Georgia's Joining NATO to Promote Development of Armenia-NATO RelationsDecember 25, 2006 - 15:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia is of strategic importance for Armenia, since gas pipeline stretches through its territory and trade is carried on through it as well. However Georgia cannot say the same about Armenia, RA Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian told Yerkir Media TV Channel.When commenting on Georgia's joining NATO Vartan Oskanian said that Armenia cannot dictate security goals to anyone and Georgia's decision to join NATO is the business of this state. At the same time the Minister remarked that Armenia should know Georgia's position after joining the Alliance. He also said no considerable changes should be expected in the region since such will conflict with Georgia's own interests. "Presently absence of dividing forces in the region ensures stability that depends on the Armenian-Georgian relations as well," he remarked adding that availability of dividing lines will not be beneficial both for states of the region and Europe. Meanwhile Vartan Oskanian reminded that security issues for Armenia are based on complementary policy which implies parallel deepening of relations both with SCTO and NATO and Georgia's joining the Alliance may contribute to the development of the Armenia-NATO relations. Taking into consideration the terms of Georgia's accession Armenia has time to assess the situation, reports IA Regnum. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |