US House of Representatives concerned with Azerbaijan's defense budget growth through oil revenues

He made the due statement during the hearings "Caucasus: Frozen conflicts and closed borders" held in the commission.

Berman also voiced concern over the rise in the defense budget of Azerbaijan at the cost of oil reserves. The chairman also reminded of violation of ceasefire in the Karabakh conflict area in March of 2008.

Speaking about events in Georgia, Berman noted that through the last few months Russia has been conducted aggressive policy related to Abkhazia setting ties with the separatist forces of the region.

/PanARMENIAN.Net/