Azerbaijan, Baku, 26 June / Trend / There is progress in the talks on peaceable resolution of the Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, but simultaneously Azerbaijan will strengthen its Army in order to get prepared to liberate its occupied lands, Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, said on 26 June, addressing the military.
Military parade is being held at Azadlyg Square on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan.
The President recalled that as a result of armed conflict with Armenia, Azerbaijan had lost nearly 20% of its territory, while about one million people became refugees and internally displaced persons.
"Talks cannot be held permanently, and Azeri people have already been tired of them," Head of State said.
The talks on peaceful resolution of the Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will be continued
as long as there is progress, whilst in parallel, the military potential of the country will be strengthened, Aliyev said. "Presently the Azerbaijani Army is the strongest in the region," he stated.
According to the President, the world recognizes Nagorno-Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan, and it is testified by the history and documents accepted by the international organizations.
Officers and soldiers of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, comprised of 4,510 people, are participating in the parade. At the same time, 210 units of advanced battle technique, 19 helicopters, 25 aircrafts, 31 ships and cutters have been put for the parade.