  Kazbegi-Upper Lars checkpoint may openNovember 23, 2009 - 20:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "There are prospects for opening Kazbegi-Upper Lars checkpoint," said Russian Deputy FM/State Secretary Grigory Karasin in an interview with "Ogonok" Russian magazine. According to him, discussions held in Yerevan will continue.Georgia's Christian-Democratic Party leader Giorgy Targamadze announced earlier that Georgian-Russian talks over opening the checkpoint are mediated by Switzerland and Armenia, but the process will last till the end of year. Delivery of transit freight via this checkpoint is much safer, Georgian activist finds. The issue of possible opening of Upper Lars checkpoint was discussed in Georgian National Security Council's (NSC) November 13 session attended by President Mikheil Saakashvili, Government members and pro-opposition party representatives. Summing up meeting results, NSC Secretary Eka Tkelashvili said that positive outcome of talks "Will be to our neighbor's (Armenia's) benefit and not create security threats."   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation  About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty.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. |
