International companies are leaving GeorgiaMay 21, 2009 - 00:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - International companies regard processes in Georgia as internal disorders, political confrontation and unfavorable conditions and suspend their business in Georgia, Georgian Economy Minister Lasha Zhvania stated."It has to do both with economic crisis and opposition's statement on their intention to block the roads to Azerbaijan, Turkey and Armenia. A transit, an international obligation of Georgia, was interrupted. International companies regard processes in Georgia as internal disorders, political confrontation and unfavorable conditions and suspend their business in Georgia," Georgian Economy Minister said. According to him, it's important that before making statements Georgian citizens would think of protecting prosperity of their country. "Internal policy processes could incur bigger threats than those of external policy. People have soft spots where their business is concerned, so they're being careful and suspending their work, which has is making a negative impact on our economy and incomes," Business Georgia cited Zhvania as saying. 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 | 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. |