Andrey Areshev: pro-American Georgia is weak link in Caucasus communication projectsOctober 1, 2008 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As result of the war it unleashed, Georgia is losing infrastructure projects one after another, according to a Russian expert. "Pro-American Georgia is a weak link in Caucasus communication projects. It's quite natural that Armenia can replace it," Andrey Areshev, expert at Strategic Culture Foundation, told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "The Kars-Akhalkalaki-Baku track will not be a success, since overseas transport is considerably cheaper. Finally, there is Transsib, an overland corridor from China to Europe, there is Gyumri-Kars line and there are Poti and Batumi ports," he emphasized. "The incumbent Georgian authorities as if do everything in their power to exhaust poor economic possibilities of the country. It's not surprising that Kazakhstan has cancelled a number of projects in Georgia. It rejected construction of a terminal for cereal storage in Poti. Before, Kazmunaigas Corporation decided not to build a refinery in Batumi. Under the circumstances' Armenia's regional significance is growing. Thus, hearsay about Turkey's doubts is grounded. Political and economically insufficient projects may be wrapped up," the Russian expert said. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |