Azerbaijani leader: During occupation, areas in size of Lebanon got completely destroyed

"Just want to clarify that the package to Armenia announced by European Commission is 2.6 billion dollars and to Azerbaijan as you mentioned 140 million. So the difference is almost 20 times. Is this fair? No. Is it based on the real demands of both countries? Of course, no. Even if we put aside the terrible devastation which Armenia created and committed on the liberated territories just if you take the number of people who live in both countries you will see that its difference is five times. Ten million against two in Armenia," Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in an interview with Italy's Il Sole 24 Ore newspaper on Dec. 15, Report informs via Azertag.

"Plus, during the years of occupation, the territory equal to the territory of Lebanon was totally destroyed, demolished and now foreigners and journalists, and visitors visit those areas and see with their own eyes the level of demolishes. Plus, according to our estimations, there are close to one million mines planted and the demining is very costly and takes a lot of time. In Armenia, nothing is destroyed. This country was not occupied, it was a country which occupied. The economy of Armenia physically cannot absorb this huge package. So, it’s very surprising. After it was announced, starting from this summer when president Michel visited Azerbaijan, we permanently discussed this issue, and we want a single standard approach. We want justice and of course, we ask for the same terms and conditions and for the same amount to Azerbaijan," Ilham Aliyev said.