Proceefing from Its Interests Europe Cannot Allow Destabilization in South CaucasusNovember 8, 2006 - 18:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - With assuming presidency in the EU during the intial half of 2007 Germany will try to make the integration of the South Caicasian states more real using the European Neighborhood Policy, transatlantic fellow at the German Marshall Fund doctor Jörg Himmelreich said. In his words, the German government is aware of the problems available in the South Caucasus, which 'represent immediate danger for the European security.' According to Dr Himmelreich, Europe cannot allow destabilization in the South Caucasus proceefing from its own interests. Besides the European Neighborhood Policy the EU can use extra instruments for regional cooperation, he said, reports Mediamax news agency. 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 | 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. |