Georgia Ready to Exchange Territories with AzerbaijanNovember 1, 2006 - 17:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Within the framework of talks on delimitation and demarcation of borders with Azerbaijan the Georgian side is ready for exchange of nearborder territories, said Georgian Deputy FM Georgy Mangajaladze. Tbilisi is interested in return of David-Gareji, a Georgian architectural complex a part of which has been on Azerbaijan's territory since the soviet period. Some 20 cave monasteries of David-Gareji situated 60 km southeast from the Georgian capital city was founded in early 6th century. Frescoes with portraits of historical figures have been preserved in them for 8-14 ages.Georgian sources do no announce which territories can be given in exchange for David-Gareji. According to Georgy Mangajaladze, the state committees achieved agreement on 300 km out of 460 km of the border. At the same time he remarked that it's premature to speak of the terms of signing an agreement of delimitation and demarcation of borders yet, reported Lenta.ru. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |