Baku buys $170mln-worth arms out of fear for Armenia's Iskander systemOctober 24, 2017 - 12:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan has bought from Belarus weapons worth $170 million, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reports. According to the publication, the deal between Azerbaijan and Belarus on the purchase of a Polonaise rocket fire system did take place. The information is also confirmed by Belorusskiye Novosti. The Azerbaijani side has already made an advance payment for the export of the reactive system, Haqqin.az says. Azerbaijan expressed interest in the Belarusian reactive system after supplies of the Iskander-E operational-tactical complex to Armenia. The Iskander was for the first time unveiled in Armenia during a military parade marking the 25th anniversary of the country's independence. 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, 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. |