Ukraine to supply S-125 Pechora surface-to-air missile systems to Azerbaijan?October 28, 2010 - 21:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Yezhel gave high assessment to Kyiv-Baku military and technical cooperation before the launch of Ukrainian and Azerbaijani Presidents Council. As he noted, on October 21, Ukrainian and Azerbaijani committee for military cooperation held a meeting, focusing on prospective directions of technical cooperation. Yezhel specifically noted Azerbaijan’s interest in supply, repair and reconstruction of S-125 Pechora surface-to-air missile system. As earlier reported by Byelorussian media, Azerbaijan is the only member of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, exceeding limits set as to the number of battle tanks and artillery pieces. 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. |