Azerbaijan not going to join either NATO or CSTOAugust 25, 2010 - 11:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The head of the public and political department at the Azerbaijani presidential administration, Ali Hasanov, said that Azerbaijan is not going to join either NATO or CSTO ‘until these organizations condemn Armenia’. “Unless the CSTO gives an adequate assessment to Armenia’s aggressive policy, Azerbaijan has nothing to discuss with it,” he said. “Azerbaijan and Russia has been holding talks on military cooperation since 1992. However, nothing was done for resolution of the Karabakh problem. How can Azerbaijan join CSTO if Armenia is a member of this organization,” Hasanov said, 1news.az reported. Related links: 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |