Return of Turks Meskhetians in Armenian-inhabited regions pregnant with negative consequences for GeorgiaMay 22, 2008 - 16:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Return of Turks Meskhetians in the Armenian-inhabited regions of Georgia is pregnant with negative consequences, said Giorgi Gogsadze, director of the department of human geography at Tbilisi State University. "Like 10 years ago, I do state now that the Council of Europe's urge on return of Turks Meskhetians to Georgia will do no good. But unfortunately, we are under pressure," Govsadze told Caucasus 2007 international conference. "Armenian-inhabited Samtskhe Javakheti region has always been remarkable for loyalty toward the authorities. Armenians of Samtskhe Javakheti and Kvemo Kartli voted for pro-governmental forces at all elections. In 2003 they supported Eduard Shevarnadze; after the 'rose resolution' votes were given in favor of Mikheil Saakashvili. The same happened on January 5, 2008, although the official figure of 90 per cent of votes is exaggerated, since majority of Javakhetians usually leave for Armenia or Russia to earn living in winter" the Georgian expert said. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |