Georgia expects effective dialogue with NATO Secretary GeneralNovember 6, 2011 - 15:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia expects to have an effective dialogue with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen during his visit next week, according to the country's Deputy Foreign Minister. As David Jalagania noted, Annual National Programme and Georgia's perspectives for NATO integration will be on discussion agenda. “NATO Secretary General's visit signals the launch of a new stage in Georgia-NATO ties as well as relations with other members of the Alliance,” Novosti-Georgia cited the FM as saying. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |