RA AUTHORITIES TAKE EXTRA MEASURES TO SECURE MILITARY BALANCE IN REGION
By Nana Petrosian, Translated by K.A.

AZG Armenian Daily #167
14/09/2007

"There are no developments in NKR issue. This week OSCE MG c-chairs are
expected to visit the region to meet with the RA and NKR authorities,"
RA PM Serge Sargsian said yesterday at Ra National Assembly. He added
that no danger threatens the safety of NKR. He also stated that the
Azeri authorities failed to increase their military budget, as they
promised, adding that in 2008 Ra budget is expected to amount to
$2,5 billion annually, moreover the defense expenditure will equal
RA budget in 1998. He also said that, according to some information
Azerbaijan’s budget will make $6-6,5 billion in 2008, including $1
billion allocated for defense ministry of the country.

RA PM assured that RA authorities took additional measures to maintain
military balance in the region.