  Armenian Consulate to Open in BatumiMay 29, 2006 - 14:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian consulate will open in Batumi soon, RA Ambassador to Georgia Hrach Silvanyan stated upon completion of the meeting with chairman of the Adjarian government Levan Varshalomidze. In his words, the opening of the consulate will contribute to the development of cooperation between Georgia and Armenia in the tourism sector. Hrach Silvanyan did not rule out that in the near future Armenia will make major investments in Ajaria, specifically in the output of dairy products and construction of restaurants, reported GHN.  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 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
