Turkmenistan to establish naval base in Caspian section of countryAugust 31, 2009 - 23:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President of Turkmenistan Gurbangulu Berdimuhamedov tasked all the law-enforcement ministries to organize a reliable protection of the Caspian Sea borders from attacks by the smugglers and terrorist groups.Berdimuhamedov decided to establish a naval base in the Caspian section of the country by 2015, which will be supplied with modern monitoring equipment and ships with missiles on board. Also, an order was signed to establish a naval training institute in the town of Turkmenbashi. "Turkmenistan, preserving constant neutrality, does not intend to use the naval base to solve territorial issues," Interfax cited Berdimuhamedov as saying. Turkmenistan borders with Azerbaijan on the Caspian. Territorial disputes around oilfields were circulating between the states. In 2009, the issue was submitted to international justice for consideration. The issue could impede EU's plans for Nabucco pipeline construction, which Turkmenistan intended to join upon cessation of gas supplies to Russia in April 2009. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |