Georgia says its has partnership with Armenia and strategic relations with AzerbaijanFebruary 20, 2011 - 17:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The non-resolved conflict in Nagorno Karabakh threatens stability in South Caucasus, according to a draft Concept of Georgia's National Security . As for cooperation in South Caucasus, the draft concept refers to close partnership with Azerbaijan and Armenia, Civil Georgia reported. "Despite the existing discrepancies, there are possibilities for cooperation among the South Caucasian countries," the draft concept reads. It also says that the cooperation with Azerbaijan has been established as a strategic partnership, while Georgia and Armenia have close partnership in all fields of common interests. Georgia also praises the efforts aimed at the Armenian-Turkish normalization. The draft Concept of Georgia's National Security is planned to be adopted by the parliament after a series of discussion during the current spring session. The document reflects the changes in the field of Georgia's security after the adoption of a similar concept in 2005. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. Civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan People demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation again blocked streets in Yerevan on May 15. |