Saakashvili not interested in peace between Georgia and RussiaAugust 6, 2009 - 18:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia needs escalation to be the focus of attention, according to the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization."Saakashvili is not interested in peace between Georgia and Russia," Nikolay Bordyuzha said during Yerevan-Moscow TV space bridge. "Georgia prefers to present Russia as a monster to receive financial and moral assistance from the other countries," he said. Mr. Bordyuzha also said he is surprised by the stir over the Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan. "The CSTO takes into account the opinion of all member countries. I am confident that we will find the right decision. There is no need set up a clamor yet," he 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |