  Official: Tbilisi, Baku will become sister cities March 18, 2021 - 18:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia's capital Tbilisi and Azerbaijan's capital Baku will become sister cities at the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Georgia. Tbilisi Deputy Mayor Andria Basilaia has said a memorandum is being drawn up, and the sides are adding the finishing touches to it now, reports from Georgia reveal. Tbilisi announced back in 2015 that the two cities would become twin towns, when then Mayor Davit Narmania said relevant documents have been prepared.   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 |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
