  Last special train with Russian military base implements left BatumiNovember 15, 2007 - 14:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The last Russian special train loaded with implements of the 12th military base left Batumi yesterday night.The base was officially turned over to Georgia two days ago. The formal note was signed by Georgian Deputy Defense Minister Batu Kuteliya and commander of the RF Transcaucasian Armed Forces, major general Andrey Popov. According to an agreement achieved beforehand, the Russian troops were supposed to be withdrawn by the end of 2008. However, given the tensions between the states, the Russian command exercised withdrawal at an accelerated pace, Georgia Online reports.   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 |  Related sections Latest 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. |
