  Kars-Akhalkalaki-Baku link construction to resume in MarchJanuary 16, 2009 - 14:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Construction of the Georgian sector of Kars-Akhalkalaki-Baku link, which was suspended over bad weather conditions, will be resumed in March, an Azeri official said."The suspension of works was not caused by the global financial crisis. We have no problems with financing," said Vusal Aslanov, deputy general manager of Azerinshaatservice construction company. At that he informed that it hardly seems possible to finish construction works in November 2009, according to the schedule, ANS reports. In total 98 kilometers, the line is supposed to be built between Kars and Akhalkalaki, with 68 kilometers within Turkey and 30 kilometers in Georgia. The existing line from Akhalkalaki on to Tbilisi and Baku will be modernized. For the construction of the railroad on Georgian territory, Azerbaijan is providing a U.S. $220 million loan, repayable in 25 years, with an annual interest rate of only 1%.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
