Clouds gathering over Azerbaijani Defense MinisterMarch 26, 2011 - 11:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev decided to personally address the situation in his army and dispatched his security and defense advisor Vahid Aliyev to monitor the frontline and draw a report, which might further put an end to Defense Minister Safar Abiyev’s career, Yeni Musavat newspaper reports. According to the report, Vahid Aliyev unexpectedly arrived at a number of military units, including the one in Shamkhor, where 7 soldiers were killed on February 20. Later, he will prepare a report that can determine Safarov's destiny and contribute to Aliyev's assuming the Minister's post. Meanwhile, Milaz.info reports that Vahid Aliyev plans to promote his own protégés with the assistance of staff department head, Deputy Defense Minister Chingiz Mammadov, bypassing Abiyev.
Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |