David Babayan: Azerbaijan transforming into khanateDecember 18, 2008 - 14:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The recent transformations in Azerbaijan will finally result in a new public and political organization of this country, according to an expert."The Azerbaijani republic is transforming into Azerbaijani khanate," David Babayan said. "Under the pretext of 'public demand', Azerbaijan has launched a procedure to let the President be elected more than twice." "This process will certainly affect the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement and will prove the necessity of international recognition of NKR. At that, the international community will face a serious choice: whether to follow democratic values or to resort to double standards," Babayan said. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |