Tbilisi's policy may urge Armenians to demand secession from GeorgiaNovember 2, 2009 - 18:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian authorities' policy may urge Samtskhe-Javakheti Armenians to demand secession from Georgia, Head of Yerkir Union Sevak Artsruni announced in Yerevan. "Official Tbilisi does not realize that radical policy in relation to Armenians is against their interests. That may lead to extreme solutions of the problem," Artsruni said, not ruling out possibility of secession in constitutional manner.With regard to possible influence of border opening on Samtskhe-Javakheti Armenians, Artsruni said it would significantly weaken Georgia's policy as a transit state. "But we do not have much positive expectations of border opening," he added. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |