Azerbaijan - the most serious security threat for South CaucasusJuly 21, 2009 - 17:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azeri President Ilhan Aliev's recent statements, particularly, his speech in London, proved that NKR conflict settlement depends upon Baku, Director of Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) Richard Giragosyan told journalists in Yerevan. "Azerbaijan has again returned to military rhetoric. Aliyev's statement in London was a kind of message for the entire world. By making that statement, Azeri President proved that his country demonstrates dishonest conduct in peace talks and strives to take military revanche over Armenia," Armenian expert stressed.After the August war in Georgia, MG American Co-Chair Matthew Bryza announced many times that NKR conflict cannot have military solution. "All those messages are directed against Ilham Aliyev. Azerbaijan is currently the most serious security threat for the region," the expert stated. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |