Ilham Aliyev: "Military expenses in Azerbaijan to make up at least
$1.2 billion"
12 January 2008 [15:15] – Today.Az
Expenses on military sphere in Azerbaijan will reach at least $1.2
billion in Azerbaijan in 2008.
The due statement was made by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev
during yesterday’s session, according to the press service for the
President.
He said big volume of assets are invested into this sphere.
"This is a figure, envisioned in the state budget. Changes may occur
within a year. Professionalism of the Azerbaijani armed forces is
increasing. Our armed forces must be ready to release our lands from
occupants anytime, and, in fact, it is ready for it", the president
noted.
He said it is necessary to invest funds into the defense industry.
"We have created this industry and great achievements have been
attained in this sphere for a short period of time. On the eve of New
Year I got acquainted with the works carried out in Baku and
Ali-Bayramly in a short period of time and was happy that the
preliminary elements of this industry have been created in the shortest
term and they are operating", I.Aliyev noted.
The head of state said that a strong defense and military industry will
be created in Azerbaijan.