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AZERBAIJANI-ISRAELI ARMS PURCHASE AGREEMENT AIMED AT IRAN
Tert.am
06.04.12
The $1.6bn worth Azerbaijani-Israeli arms purchase agreement is aimed
at Iran rather than Armenia, an Armenian expert has said.
At a news conference on Friday, Hakob Chakryan, a specialist in Turkic
studies, said the deal was signed as a measure for pressing Iran
"By means of this arms purchase and sale policy the sides agree on
when, where and against whom the arms can be used. There has been
no agreement in this case, which suggests that another agreement -
one on Azerbaijan placing a military base and four military airfields
at Israel's disposal," the expert said.
As for Azerbaijan's statements that the weapons will be targeted
against Armenia instead of Iran, the expert said such prospect could
not be realistic.
"That's Azerbaijan's bluff. It is an extra pressure against Iran to
prevent it from aiding Syria. That will deteriorate Syria's situation
still further," he said.
Chakryan added that a deteriorated situation in the region will have
a negative impact on Armenia too.
Tert.am
06.04.12
The $1.6bn worth Azerbaijani-Israeli arms purchase agreement is aimed
at Iran rather than Armenia, an Armenian expert has said.
At a news conference on Friday, Hakob Chakryan, a specialist in Turkic
studies, said the deal was signed as a measure for pressing Iran
"By means of this arms purchase and sale policy the sides agree on
when, where and against whom the arms can be used. There has been
no agreement in this case, which suggests that another agreement -
one on Azerbaijan placing a military base and four military airfields
at Israel's disposal," the expert said.
As for Azerbaijan's statements that the weapons will be targeted
against Armenia instead of Iran, the expert said such prospect could
not be realistic.
"That's Azerbaijan's bluff. It is an extra pressure against Iran to
prevent it from aiding Syria. That will deteriorate Syria's situation
still further," he said.
Chakryan added that a deteriorated situation in the region will have
a negative impact on Armenia too.