  Grigol Vashadze: opening of Armenian-Turkish border unlikelyApril 15, 2009 - 13:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian-Turkish border is unlikely to be opened, Georgia's Prime Minister said. "Turkey wants to mediate tensions between Russia and Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. However, such issues demand serious approach. Each side should observe international legal norms," Grigol Vashadze said after a meeting with U.S. Secretary of States Hillary Clinton. At that he remarked that Caucasus is a small region and has no room for other states, Azeri Press Agency reported.   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 About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation  About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty.Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |
