  Georgia and Ukraine not ready for NATO membershipAugust 3, 2009 - 19:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia and Ukraine are not ready for NATO membership at this stage. The statement was made by the new NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen secretary general. "They have not fulfilled the conditions necessary at this stage," Rasmussen told his first press conference in Brussels. At the same time Secretary General reiterated the position of the North Atlantic Alliance, that Georgia and Ukraine in the future will be taken into NATO and the alliance will continue to provide them the necessary assistance to do so, RIA Novosti reports. Rasmussen, formally entered into the post of NATO Secretary General on 1 August, on Monday he began its work in the Brussels headquarters of NATO.   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 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. |
