  European should explain why they don't want to have Georgia in NATODecember 11, 2008 - 15:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Europeans do not say exactly what they think, according to a Georgian expert. "I will not say whether Georgia should be offered MAP or not. But if NATO leaders decided to refrain from this move they should explain their decision," Ivlian Khaindrava, director of South Caucasus programs at the Tbilisi-based center of development and cooperation said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net "The level of democracy in Georgia is shameful for a NATO aspirant. Furthermore, the process of decision-making is unpredictable in Georgia, what is too dangerous for the Alliance," he 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 |  Related sections Latest news Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants  Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036.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. |
