  Baku's numberless weapons: shoot them or sell them?  May 13, 2011 - 19:56 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan's active purchase of weapons aims to make Armenia realize Baku's determination to restore its “territorial integrity”, according to the head of Military Journalists union, Colonel-Lieutenant Uzeyir Jafarov. In other words, Azerbaijan is attempting to intimidate Armenia with weapons, failing to consider that armament without experienced army is useless metal. As Jafarov added, if Azerbaijan fails to start a new war, the armament could be advantageously sold to other countries. So, in one case or another, Azeri petrodollars will be put to use. Probably, sniper training programs for Azerbaijani school kids serve the same purpose of intimidating Armenia. However, Azerbaijan fails to consider that incessant military rhetoric may serve the counter purpose of enraging Armenia, instead of intimidating it. Azerbaijan needs to reconcile itself to a thought that Karabakh won't be thrown to the wolves. The best solution would be to start selling away the weapon bought.   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 |  Latest 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. |
