Once started, there’s no stopping Azeri thirst for armingApril 11, 2011 - 21:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In 2011, the Azerbaijani State Defense Order program has envisaged a 4,7% increase in military production volumes. The program stipulated for creation of 107 types of weapons. Along with the active arming, Azeri authorizes have launched a sniper training program for school kids, who, in case of a new Azeri-started war, are meant as cannon fodder. To train future suicide attackers, Baku acquired sniper rifles and simulators from Moscow. Meanwhile, the international community is turning a blind eye to active arming of Azerbaijan, only responding to particularly outrageous statements, like recent threats of shooting down Karabakh-bound civilian planes. One could infer that the loyal treatment the international community lavishes on Baku will drastically change once Baku’s function as an oil vendor comes to an end. However, the international community is probably aware that Aliyev, true to unpublished agreements, won’t dare start a new war, as in this case, the fate of the leaders of Arab syndrome-infected countries might befall him. 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. |