Azeri parliament ratified Baku-Tbilisi-Kars construction agreementApril 10, 2007 - 18:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azeri MPs ratified Tuesday an agreement on construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railroad and also approved the Tbilisi Memorandum "On Common vision of regional cooperation" between Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey.Milli Mejlis vice-speaker Valikh Aleskerov noted that the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars project is no less important for the region than Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline or Baku-Tbilisi-Erzrum gas pipeline. The railroad construction promotes development of the region's infrastructure, he said. "If 10 years ago a parliament of any state spoke out against the project we would get frightened. But the rate of development of our republic provides the possibility to implement this project despite attitude of other states," Aleskerov said, Day.az 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |