  Georgian expert: Armenia may help stabilize Samtskhe-Javakheti  February 10, 2011 - 18:13 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian expert Nika Chitadze said that different foreign policy priorities of Armenia and Georgia will hardly affect bilateral relations. The fact that Georgia aspires towards NATO, while Armenia is a CSTO member state will not hinder relations between the two neighboring states, Chitadze told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. “The countries have mutual interests. 70% of Armenia-bound cargo is transported via Georgia. In its turn, Georgia is interested in stabilization of Samtskhe-Javakheti, while Armenia may play a positive role in the matter. Besides, joint infrastructural projects are implemented, including construction of a new motor road,” he concluded.   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 |  Topic Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
