Group for Studying Influence of Globalization on Caucasus Development to Be FormedJune 2, 2006 - 16:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "International Monetary Fund and South Caucasus in 21st century" international conference started in Tbilisi June 1. Representatives of the IMF in the South Caucasian states, governmental structures, Armenian and Azerbaijani Central Banks as well as businessmen and heads of research institutes are taking part in the conference.When opening the conference President of the Georgian National Bank Roman Gotsiridze stated that the economy of each South Caucasian republic is developing, that is why the study of the experience of each state, exchange of information and expansion of cooperation is important. A working group for studying the influence of globalization on the development of the South Caucasian states will be formed during the conference, reported Georgia-Online. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |