GUAM does not exist from legal viewpointMarch 17, 2007 - 13:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - GUAM-the Organization for Democratic and Economic Development, does not exist from the legal point of view, since only Azerbaijan and Georgia have ratified the necessary documents, First Deputy Minister of Georgian Foreign Affairs and GUAM's Secretary General Valeri Chechelashvili stated. He noted the other two countries-Moldavia and Ukraine, will ratify documents during the coming two months, after which an international secretariat will function in Kiev. "After this process acceptance of new members is possible," he said, adding that a number of international organizations, as well as countries like Japan, Kazakhstan, some East European states and China have interested in GUAM, "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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |