  Georgia offers Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railroad for NATO’s Afghan withdrawal April 24, 2013 - 15:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia suggested that NATO transport goods from Afghanistan via Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railroad. The statement was made by Georgian Foreign Minister Maya Panjikidze at a NATO Ministerial. “This particular railway section is the center of a joint project of the 3 countries, as confirmed by Turkish Foreign Minister. The suggestion may interest NATO, with the railway being the shortest and most preferential route for transportation of military cargo after the 2014 withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan,” Georgia Online cited Panjikidze 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 |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
