  Preparation for Kars-Akhalkalaki-Tbilisi-Baku Railway Construction to Start in May 2007December 27, 2006 - 14:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Premier Artur Rasizade stated yesterday that efforts to establish a transportation link between Azerbaijan and Turkey are continuing, and that an agreement on the Kars-Akhalkkalaki-Tbilisi-Baku railway will be signed in January. The announcement of the planned agreement on the railway project came during Georgian Prime Minister Zurab Noghaideli's meeting with Rasizade in Azerbaijan. Rasizade also announced that the construction and preparation work for the Kars-Akhalkalaki-Tbilisi-Baku railway project are planned to begin in May, reports The New Anatolian.It's worth reminding that U.S. President George Bush signed the bill prohibiting financing construction of the railroad isolating Armenia from economic and regional transport corridor.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
