BAKU POLITICAL EXPERTS CALL TO EXPRESS PROTEST AGAINST IRAN COOPERATION WITH ARMENIADecember 24, 2003 - 21:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan has to take measures to prevent the enlargement of the Iranian-Armenian cooperation. As written by "525" Baku newspaper referring to expert opinion, Teheran is not interested in the solution of the Karabakh problem, as if it is the case the liberation movement will strengthen in South Azerbaijan. Thus, Iran does not stint of comprehensive assistance to Armenia. At the same time, in the opinion of political scientists, Iran has an ambivalent attitude towards Azerbaijan. On the one hand, within the framework of the Organization of the Islamic Conference Iran has recognized the fact of seizure of Azeri lands, on the other - it maintains close ties with Armenia. Experts consider, the newspaper writes, that without active assistance by Iran Armenia would have not had such a radical and destructive stand. In their opinion, Azerbaijan has to express resolute protest against Iran for helping Armenia. As a preventive measure they suggest that official Baku weaken commercial ties with the southern neighbor. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |