  Bush signed legislation backing NATO membership for Ukraine and GeorgiaApril 11, 2007 - 14:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. President George W Bush signed legislation that backs NATO membership for Ukraine, Georgia and three Balkan countries, the White House said Tuesday.The Senate bill calls for the 'timely admission' of Georgia, Ukraine, Albania, Croatia and Macedonia to the trans-Atlantic alliance. By signing the bill, Bush also authorizes U.S. funds for military assistance to the five countries provided they continue to implement democratic and economic reforms. NATO has been in talks with the five countries over potential membership and support has grown for their candidacies since the alliance summit in November.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
