Mikheil Saakashvili: Javakheti Armenians, Azerbaijanis have mutual understandingOctober 23, 2010 - 15:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili said that the rehabilitation of the road leading to Tsalka town in the southern part of Georgia will contribute to integration of Samtskhe-Javakheti region populated by Armenians into the public and economic system of the country. The new road will allow reopening the region’s potential, Saakashvili told a meeting with ministers and services dealing with economy. He noted that though the region is densely populated by Georgian Armenians, it has been completely separated from the rest Georgia. “It has been easier for people to establish contacts with neighboring Armenia and export products there, as a result of the bad road,” said Saakashvili. The Georgian President believes that the development of Samtskhe-Javakheti’s road infrastructure is of political and economic importance for the country. According to him, the road will allow residents of the region to participate in the country’s life. They will join common processes in the country and facilitate strengthening of Georgia’s economic potential. Saakashvili added that Armenians and Azerbaijanis jointly work on the road construction project in an atmosphere of complete mutual understanding and cooperation, Gruzia Online 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |