Georgia says its has partnership with Armenia and strategic relations with AzerbaijanFebruary 20, 2011 - 17:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The non-resolved conflict in Nagorno Karabakh threatens stability in South Caucasus, according to a draft Concept of Georgia's National Security . As for cooperation in South Caucasus, the draft concept refers to close partnership with Azerbaijan and Armenia, Civil Georgia reported. "Despite the existing discrepancies, there are possibilities for cooperation among the South Caucasian countries," the draft concept reads. It also says that the cooperation with Azerbaijan has been established as a strategic partnership, while Georgia and Armenia have close partnership in all fields of common interests. Georgia also praises the efforts aimed at the Armenian-Turkish normalization. The draft Concept of Georgia's National Security is planned to be adopted by the parliament after a series of discussion during the current spring session. The document reflects the changes in the field of Georgia's security after the adoption of a similar concept in 2005. 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. |