  Moscow offers Georgia to unblock Upper Lars checkpointMay 26, 2009 - 14:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs doesn't mind consultations with Russia on opening Upper Lars checkpoint at the Georgian-Russian border. On May 25, Swiss Embassy in Tbilisi conveyed Russia's proposal to open the checkpoint which was blocked by Russia two years ago. "Proceeding from interests of the Georgian and Russian nations, we are ready to consider this issue," said Shota Gvineria, official representative of the Georgia MFA Earlier, Armenia also requested opening of Upper Lars checkpoint.   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 Topic 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. |
