Georgian Parliament unanimously adopted declaration on Georgia's membership to NATOMarch 13, 2007 - 17:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 13 with 160 votes "for" Georgian Parliament unanimously adopted the text of Declaration on Georgia's full and urgent membership to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO. A memorandum is attached to the Declaration undersigned by leaders of all parliamentarian fractions and political parties, which are represented in the Supreme Legislative body of the country. The memorandum also is open to sign for political parties outside the parliament, which support Georgia's membership to NATO.The text of the Memorandum and Declaration touches upon Georgia's defense policy aiming at subsequent integration of the country to the Euro-Atlantic structures. They also indicate that it is necessary to speed up the realization process of all commitments taken by Georgia after joining the format of Intensive Dialog with NATO. The Memorandum and Declaration also say that Georgian armed forces must participate in all military operation under the NATO aegis, as well as reconsider all new challenges and risks, which threaten Georgia and the necessity to maximally protect the security of the country. The documents also underline the importance to revise all necessary financial resources during approval hearings of the budget in order to provide fulfillment of commitments in the Declaration. On the ceremony Parliament Speaker Nino Burjanadze stated, it is a very important document, which fixes the joint stance of country's political spectrum. "The adoption of this document is more important on the background of the events in Upper Abkhazia. NATO is a priority for the whole Georgian nation. Hopefully with the help of the Alliance we will be able to restore country's territorial integrity and protect sovereignty. And this organization is the only guarantee for peace and stability in the region," Burjanadze underscored, "Novosti-Gruzia" reports. 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 | Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. Ucom launches network modernization efforts in few regions of Armenia In particular, on March 28, the legacy Mobile Switching Subsystem will be replaced with a new one. |