Azerbaijani presidential press service seeks to cover up Aliyev’s disgrace, names declassified diplomatic cables “a provocation”November 30, 2010 - 20:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The press service of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan has issued a special statement in connection with whistleblower website WikiLeaks release of more than 250,000 US diplomatic cables related to foreign governments revealing, among other things, the statements of President Aliyev on Russian, Turkish, Iranian and Armenian authorities. According to the press service, the statements that are attributed in these publications to President Ilham Aliyev do not correspond to reality. "Such actions are a provocation aimed at deteriorating relationships between Azerbaijan and neighboring countries. Azerbaijani President’s lexicon is lacking sharp expressions and slang, listed in these publications. Azerbaijan has never interfered into internal affairs of neighboring states and pursued policy aimed at maintaining and developing good-neighborly relations. In all his speeches President Aliyev defends openly national interests of Azerbaijan. Country’s foreign policy has always been independent and sincere," the Administration’s statement says, abc.az reported. 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 | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |