Azerbaijan turning army into "small-scale model of Turkish Forces"June 27, 2022 - 16:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov announced an increase in the number of soldiers serving in the country's Armed Forces after the Second Karabakh War, Interfax.az reports. Hasanov noted on Monday, June 27 that after the Second Karabakh War, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev instructed the military to bring the country's army to "a new level". According to him, Aliyev wants the Azerbaijani army to represent "a small-scale model of the Turkish Armed Forces", as well as to provide the troops with the latest weapons and military equipment. Also Monday, Aliyev said Baku has signed new contracts for the purchase of "the most modern weapons." Aliyev and Hasanov made the remarks during a visit to the Karvachar region, which came under Azerbaijani control during the Second Karabakh war. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |