Aliyev reiterates possibility of resolving Karabakh conflict by use of forceApril 18, 2008 - 17:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani President said that "his country is not going to put up with the unfair attitude of the international community about the Nagorno Karabakh conflict." "We are not going to put up with the current state of affairs," Ilham Aliyev said at the opening ceremony of five settlements for Azeri refugees in Fizuli region. "Azerbaijan will not be diverted from its positions. We are called for compromise. But what should we do? Should we cede Karabakh?" He voiced hope that Armenia and international mediators will understand "uselessness of occupation policy." "All international organizations recognize righteousness of our cause. The mediators know that Armenia is insincere and drags out the talks but they turn a blind eye to this," Aliyev said, reminding that "14 years of talks produced no effect." "Baku is still participating in talks because there is hope for a fair resolution. But our patience can give away," he said. He emphasized that Azerbaijan will build up its military might, with a $2 billion military budget. "The Azeri army in the strongest in the region," he said, Izvestia reports 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 | Armenia considers Cyprus as one of its main partners in EU - envoy Armenia considers Cyprus one of its main partners in the European Union, Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan has said. Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani. POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed. |