  Mikheil Saakashvili to resign November 25November 22, 2007 - 15:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, who intends to maintain the office at the January 5 presidential elections, will hand in his resignation November 26, press service head Vano Noniashvili said. "Upon resignation, Mr Saakashvili will hold a series of meeting with Polish and Lithuanian Presidents, who will be in Georgia for festivities dated to the 4th anniversary of the Rose Revolution November 23-24," he said. According to the Georgian Constitution, the parliament speaker will assume the office. Afterwards, Saakashvili will officially launch his election campaign, Novosti Georgia 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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial”  The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”.41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience.Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine.Second round of Armenia-Azerbaijan talks set for May 11 The second round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan will take place on May 11. |
