RA regional policy excludes appearance of dividing lines in regionDecember 4, 2007 - 16:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Georgia has officially announced intention to join NATO but I have never heard Azerbaijan speak out on the subject. Anyway, this is not essential," Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian said. "Each country itself decides on the security alliances depending on its demands and interests. Taking into consideration the Armenian-Russian strategic partnership, our membership in the CSTO is more practical. Simultaneously, we deepen cooperation with NATO to supplement our security system. The main purpose of Armenia's regional policy is to prevent appearance of dividing lines in the region. We respect interests of all sides and despite membership in various alliances, dividing lines in the region must not be created," the Minister told Kommersant daily. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |