Georgia: is NATO capable to act independently?March 27, 2008 - 16:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's attitude about granting Georgia a NATO Membership Action Plan is not only our problem. We wonder whether NATO is capable to act independently, Georgian Foreign Minister David Bakradze said in Brussels. "'No' in Bucharest will be very clearly seen by some people in Moscow as their success, and it will be very clearly seen in Moscow that they have indirect veto right on NATO decisions," Bakradze told reporters before visiting NATO headquarters. "The major problems for Georgia's integration in NATO are unresolved conflicts and Russia." "If NATO opens up to Georgia and Ukraine, it will help end the separatist conflicts and boost stability in the whole Black Sea region," he insisted, Prime News reports. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |