Kars-Tbilisi-Baku railroad not to harm ArmeniaMarch 9, 2007 - 15:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "From the economic viewpoint the Kars-Akhalkalaki-Tbilisi-Baku cannot cause harm to Armenia, as we already incur losses due to the blocked Armenian-Turkish border," RA Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian told a news conference in Yerevan. In his words, the project creates unfavorable political atmosphere in the region and this fact is much more regrettable. "Armenia's position is unchangeable. We are against this project," Oskanian said."As to Kazakhstan's participation in the project, this state did not display much optimism about the project last year. However, the attitude might have changed. I'm not aware," the Minister said. The project initiators may have financial problems if they want Kazakhstan to join them, he added. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan. Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children |