Bush signed legislation backing NATO membership for Ukraine and GeorgiaApril 11, 2007 - 14:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. President George W Bush signed legislation that backs NATO membership for Ukraine, Georgia and three Balkan countries, the White House said Tuesday.The Senate bill calls for the 'timely admission' of Georgia, Ukraine, Albania, Croatia and Macedonia to the trans-Atlantic alliance. By signing the bill, Bush also authorizes U.S. funds for military assistance to the five countries provided they continue to implement democratic and economic reforms. NATO has been in talks with the five countries over potential membership and support has grown for their candidacies since the alliance summit in November. 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 | Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. |