15 August 2003, 17:28
Azerbaijan Defense Minister declares his country is ready to answer to provocations from outside
Azerbaijan Defense Minister Safar Abiyev declared his country were ready to provide an answer to provocations from outside.
In his interview with journalists in Baku he said it was not inconceivable that Armenia, under situation of presidential election preparation in Azerbaijan, might try to destabilize a situation in the country by provocations at the contact line of two countries' forces. "Everything is possible. The Azerbaijan army is prepared for everything, ready to give an enemy an answer", the minister underlined and added, "One in no circumstances should forget the war between Azerbaijan and Armenia goes on".
Source: Interfax News Agency
