Georgian opposition congratulated ArmeniaMay 28, 2009 - 16:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During the protest organized near Tbilisi Mayor's Office, radical opposition congratulated Armenian and Azeri peoples on Republic Day. "We attach much importance to relationship with neighbors, and don't want to repeat the mistake President Sahakashvili who nearly caused conflict between those states," David Berdzenishvili, one of Georgian opposition leaders, said. Accusing the President, the opposition leader added, "In one of his speeches, Saakashvili said that Georgia and Azerbaijan lived in confederation. That aroused strong protest, and was elucidated by Azerbaijani media. The President's statement on crisis impact upon Armenian economy also found relevant response by Armenia." Georgian opposition will not conduct such policy in relation to neighbors in case in comes to power, Azerbaijan's Trend news agency quotes Berdzenishvili 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |