  Opening of Armenian-Turkish border to scotch Georgian monopoly in the regionDecember 4, 2009 - 13:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The thaw in Armenian-Turkish relations will affect all aspects of Armenian-Georgian ties, according to RA National Assembly member Shirak Torosyan.He conditions Georgian authorities' consent to unblock the Upper Lars checkpoint by possible opening of the Armenian-Turkish border. "Georgia understands that Armenia may have an alternative outlet, what will result in reduction of cargo transportation through the Georgian territory," he said. Torosyan did not rule out that Georgia will lower tariffs for Armenian cargo transit and launch a good-neighborly policy towards Armenia in the near future.   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 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.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |
