Mikheil Saakashvili opens Samtskhe-Javakheti highwayNovember 15, 2010 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili met with residents of Akhalkalaki. President greeted people on the main square of Akhalkalaki in Armenian language. He congratulated them on the construction of the new Samtskhe-Javakheti highway. “Today is a happy and historic day for Georgia. Three important roads were built in the last centauries. The first wasGeorgian military way, aimed at taking freedom from Caucasus and Georgia, enslavement and colonization, the second road was Roki tunnel, its mission and function was to cut the centuries long ties between Georgia andother regions, and this is the third one, opposite to the Roki Tunnel, as it will unite Georgia and all Georgian regions, it is the road leading to final liberation of the country. I congratulate you on this historic day,” interpressnews.ge cited Saakashvili as saying. 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 | 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. |