Azerbaijan holding military exercises in NakhijevanSeptember 10, 2019 - 13:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The troops of the Nakhijevan garrison of the Azerbaijani army have begun three-phase Command and Staff Exercises on the terrain, Trend reports citing the country's Defense Ministry. During the first stage, military formations and units involved in practical actions to bring to a state of combat readiness were raised by training-combat alert and withdrawn to the training areas. The Command and Staff Exercises that are conducted according to the “Plan for the combat coordination of the Nakhchivan military garrison troops for the 2019” will last until September 14. 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 | Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Pashinyan: We must stop searching for homeland, we have found that homeland Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. |