Opening of Armenian-Turkish border to scotch Georgian monopoly in the regionDecember 4, 2009 - 13:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The thaw in Armenian-Turkish relations will affect all aspects of Armenian-Georgian ties, according to RA National Assembly member Shirak Torosyan.He conditions Georgian authorities' consent to unblock the Upper Lars checkpoint by possible opening of the Armenian-Turkish border. "Georgia understands that Armenia may have an alternative outlet, what will result in reduction of cargo transportation through the Georgian territory," he said. Torosyan did not rule out that Georgia will lower tariffs for Armenian cargo transit and launch a good-neighborly policy towards Armenia in the near future. 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 | 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. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |