Tbilisi's ultranationalistic policy may lead to new conflictsDecember 22, 2009 - 19:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian authorities' ultranationalistic policy may lead to new conflicts between Georgia and its neighbors, National Neoconservative Movement chairman, expert Eduard Abrahamyan stated.As he noted at Yerevan-Moscow-Tbilisi TV space bridge, Georgian authorities forbid taking Armenian books and magazines to Samtskhe Javaheti territory, to prevent Armenian population from learning Armenian and knowing their national history. He added that Georgian society has to change the situation and put a stop to current policy of Georgian authorities. Dwelling on the explosion of "Glory Memorial" in Kutaisi, the expert emphasized that Armenian society was shocked over the incident, although for over 20 years Armenian population of Georgia is witnessing destruction, profanation and appropriation of Armenian culture memorials. Memorial of Glory in Kutaisi, dedicated to the victory in great Patriotic War, was exploded. An 8-year old girl and her mother died and several people were injured in the explosion, characterized as crime both by Russia and Georgia. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |