NATO Strengthening Relations with Partners in South Caucasus and Central AsiaDecember 19, 2005 - 17:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The fourth area of NATO's transformation that I wish to highlight is the geographic dimension. Now more than ever before, we need to look at certain countries and regions through a common transatlantic lens," NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer stated when addressing Bilkent University in Ankara. "This is true for South-East Europe, for Russia and Ukraine, for the Caucasus and Central Asia, as well as for Northern Africa and the Broader Middle East Finding ways to help positive change in these regions, to foster democracy and stability, should be a joint transatlantic effort or it won't stand much chance of success," the NATO Secretary General said, NATO press office reported. 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 | 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. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |