Azerbaijan Can Buy Armament from U.S. and FranceSeptember 23, 2006 - 15:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Having a cash flow Azerbaijan can purchase armament from France and the U.S. or from member states of the Warsaw agreement. The Azerbaijani military can get an opinion from the U.S., experts of Stratfor intelligence center consider.The experts remark that in 2005 the Armenian state budget made $930 million while Azerbaijan's budget reached $2 billion 986 million. In 2005 the Azeri military budget made $300 million, in 2006 - $600 million. The military budget of Armenia made $100 million last year and $160 million this year. To note, the world defense expenses will reach 1,059 trillion, says Oxfam international fund. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |