Mikheil Saakashvili met with YSU students and professorsJune 25, 2009 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During his visit to Armenia, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili visited Yerevan State University (YSU) to meet with professors and students. Welcoming the high-ranking guest, YSU President Aram Simonyan expressed hope that Georgian official's visit would mark a new step in the development and strengthening of friendly ties between two states. "Armenia and Georgia have common interests not only in the sphere of education but also in other fields," YSU President said. Focusing on Armenians' role in Georgian history, Aram Simonyan stressed the importance of granting Armenian language a special status in Armenian-populated regions of Georgia.By the decision of YSU Scientific Council, Georgian President was awarded a gold medal and conferred the title of Honorary Doctor. During his speech, Mikheil Saakashvili said that his visit to Armenia was not restricted to official frameworks. "Armenia and Georgia supplement each other in many aspects," Saakashvili stressed. Georgian President also introduced the reforms implemented by Georgia in different spheres, as well as activities towards reducing corruption risks and situation with democracy. 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 | Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |