Georgian Parliament unanimously adopted declaration on Georgia's membership to NATOMarch 13, 2007 - 17:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 13 with 160 votes "for" Georgian Parliament unanimously adopted the text of Declaration on Georgia's full and urgent membership to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO. A memorandum is attached to the Declaration undersigned by leaders of all parliamentarian fractions and political parties, which are represented in the Supreme Legislative body of the country. The memorandum also is open to sign for political parties outside the parliament, which support Georgia's membership to NATO.The text of the Memorandum and Declaration touches upon Georgia's defense policy aiming at subsequent integration of the country to the Euro-Atlantic structures. They also indicate that it is necessary to speed up the realization process of all commitments taken by Georgia after joining the format of Intensive Dialog with NATO. The Memorandum and Declaration also say that Georgian armed forces must participate in all military operation under the NATO aegis, as well as reconsider all new challenges and risks, which threaten Georgia and the necessity to maximally protect the security of the country. The documents also underline the importance to revise all necessary financial resources during approval hearings of the budget in order to provide fulfillment of commitments in the Declaration. On the ceremony Parliament Speaker Nino Burjanadze stated, it is a very important document, which fixes the joint stance of country's political spectrum. "The adoption of this document is more important on the background of the events in Upper Abkhazia. NATO is a priority for the whole Georgian nation. Hopefully with the help of the Alliance we will be able to restore country's territorial integrity and protect sovereignty. And this organization is the only guarantee for peace and stability in the region," Burjanadze underscored, "Novosti-Gruzia" reports. 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. |