Armenian-Georgian economic cooperation not to be restricted to freight transportationJune 25, 2009 - 17:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Economic cooperation between Armenia and Georgia should not be restricted to freight transportation. Both countries should strive for economic cooperation, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili told YSU students and professors on June 25. "Georgia and Armenia should sign a free trade agreement with EU. That will mark a new step towards two countries' integration to Europe," Georgian official stated.Touching upon transit prices for freight transportation to Armenia, Saakashvili said that rumors on freight tariffs being higher for Azerbaijan were untrue. "Armenia-Georgia railway does not actually operate. Whereas Azerbaijan provides a transit route to China and Central Asian states," Saakashvili noted. 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |