  Russia-U.S. joint use of Gabala radar station not real presentlyJune 22, 2007 - 18:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Vladimir Putin's proposal on joint use of the Gabala radar station in Azerbaijan is likely to remain an interesting political move, RA National Assembly Speaker Tigran Torosian told a news conference June 22. "Mr Putin's proposal was at least odd. Nevertheless, some two days later it became clear that only few people rate such cooperation as possible. We will change nothing by constantly thinking of the Gabala radar station. We should target efforts in the fields where we can have influence," the RA NA Speaker said adding that if preconditions for this cooperation are created, the states of the region may express their stance on the issue. Presently, there are no reasons to eye it as real, IA Regnum reports. Vladimir Putin and George Bush are scheduled to meet in the U.S. July 1-2. They are expected to refer to the subject.   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 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
