Kemalists trying to strengthen their military influence in AzerbaijanDecember 23, 2009 - 19:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Kemalists have recently revealed quite aggressive behavior, especially against the policy of Gul-Erdogan over the Armenian-Turkish protocols, Eduard Abrahamyan, chairman of the Neoconservative Movement of Armenia, told a press conference in Yerevan. According to him, Kemalists actively impede the policy and programs of the Islamists. "Over the last month major changes took place in the Azeri military agencies," Mr. Abrahamyan said, noting that a number of Turkish officers in Azerbaijan occupies a high positions. According to him, Kemalists try to strengthen their military influence in Azerbaijan and make every effort to start a new war, which will certainly hinder the ratification of the Armenian-Turkish Protocols. Second, Kemalists openly support anti-Armenian political and military processes. "While Kemalists want to help "their brothers" in liberation of territories, Islamists seek to establish friendly relations with Armenia," Abrahamyan said. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |