Azerbaijan will become outcast if shoots down civilian planesApril 6, 2011 - 14:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The head of a department at CIS States Institute, Mikhail Aleksandrov, commented on Azerbaijan’s threat to shoot down Stepanakert-bound civilian planes. “I don’t believe Azerbaijan can dare shoot down planes, what would instantly put Baku regime outside the boundaries of a civilized society,” Aleksandrov said in a conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. According to him, if that happens, the international community might alter its position on Karabakh conflict and recognize NKR. Aleksandrov characterized the remarks by the U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan Mathew Bryza on the unacceptability of destroying Kabarakh-bound planes as typical in this case. “Azerbaijani Foreign Minister’s disclaiming the statements by overzealous officials is not accidental either,” he stressed. 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 | 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. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |