"If Armenia continues occupation of Azerbaijani lands, the situation in the region may worsen", said spokesman for Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry Eldar Sabiroghlu at a press conference today.
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"Armenia should release Azerbaijani occupied lands, otherwise war is inevitable. This was said by President of Azerbaijan, senior commander of Azerbaijani armed forces Ilham Aliyev during yesterday's visit to Nakhchivan", said Sabiroghlu.
He noted that the budget of the Azerbaijan has grown by 10 times since 2003 ($135 mln).
"The might of the Azerbaijani army is also expanding, which is recognized not only by Azerbaijan's friends but also by its enemies", announced Sabiroghlu.
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