Russia’s military hardware sale to Baku “just business” - CSTO chiefJune 26, 2013 - 12:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - CSTO Secretary General called Russia’s sale of military hardware to Azerbaijan “just business.” “Russia is a major manufacturer and supplier of military hardware, selling weaponry to a dozens of countries. It’s just business. However, while selling weaponry to non-members of the OSCE, were guided by a principle of a regional parity preservation,” Nikolay Bordyuzha told journalists in Yerevan. According to earlier reports, Russia started deliveries of military hardware, including tanks and armored vehicles to Azerbaijan. The deal is estimated at $700mln-$1bln, Vedomosti newspaper reported citing sources in the Russian defense industry. According to the paper, the deliveries started in spring 2013 but no official commented on the deal, which envisages provision of 94 tanks T-90S, 100 armored vehicles as well as flame-throwers, smirch rocket launchers and big guns. At the same time, the equipment essential for their maintenance will also be delivered. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |