Unlike Armenia and Azerbaijan, Georgia has no alternative to joining NATOJuly 28, 2008 - 17:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Unlike Armenia and Azerbaijan, Georgia has no alternative to joining NATO, Georgian political scientist Soso Tsiskarishvili said during a Yerevan-Tbilisi TV space bridge. "Georgia has made a sensible choice. Its geopolitical function is to be a link in global security. In this case Kars-Baku project will contribute to regional integration and stability," he said. For his part, Armen Ashotyan, member of the RA parliament and the Republican Party of Armenia, said that dividing lines appeared in the Caucasus after the USSR decline. "The necessity of demarcation of borders will emerge after Georgia joins NATO. But Armenia respects the choice of Georgian people," he said. According to Director of Caucasus Institute Alexander Iskandaryan, Georgia's joining NATO is a political reality and is a matter of time. "It may happen in five or even 20 years," he said. "Georgia's orientation to the West has no alternative. The problem is whether Armenia and Georgia will be strong enough to maintain good relations," Iskandaryan said. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. Civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan People demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation again blocked streets in Yerevan on May 15. |