POLITICS
Azerbaijani President: “This year we have great programs related to army building”
Baku, April 17 (AZERTAC). “This year we have great programs related to army building. There is a program related to construction as well. We are not only acquiring weapons and ammunition but are also engaged in construction activity. Among them, I want to emphasize the base of the Navy. This large base has been under construction for many years now. I do hope that we will open it this year. Construction and installation work is under way in other military units. New military bases are being built as well. All of the military units and bases apply the highest standards because our officers and soldiers must serve in good conditions,” said President Ilham Aliyev in a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers dedicated to the results of socio-economic development in the first quarter of 2014 and objectives for the future.
The Head of State noted: “I do hope that there will be no old or dilapidated military units or structures in disrepair in the coming years. Unfortunately, this area did not receive the necessary attention in previous years. We have to openly say that. Our soldiers and officers should live and serve in the best conditions.”
“At the same time, I believe that we have to use the newly built shipyard for this purpose. As you know, this plant can build any vessel. The plant has already started receiving first orders. I believe that the Ministry of Defense should also order the construction of military vessels by this plant. Of course, the Ministry of Defense should take care of the financial side of this issue. I think that we should begin this work in the current year, because the construction of a ship will take a long time to complete. We have no time to waste and should do everything possible to ensure that the plant operates at full capacity so that we could upgrade our navy.”