RUSSIAN MILITARY BASE IN JAVAKHETIA GEORGIAN REGION FIRST OF ALL GUARANTEE OF LOCAL ARMENIAN SECURITYFebruary 17, 2003 - 21:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The issue of withdrawal of the Russian military base from Javakhetia region of Georgia, mostly populated by Armenians, is recently exaggerated by Georgian statesmen, who at the same time express official Tbilisi readiness to employ locals working at the base. As reported by "A-Info" agency, in the opinion of co-chair of "Kolokol" party functioning in Akhalkalaki Mels Torosian, Georgian authorities wish only to mark the social and economic significance of the Russian military base for Javakhetia. Meanwhile, as noted by Torosian, the Russian military base is first of all physical security guarantee for Javakhetia Armenians. As to the Georgian authorities' pledge to employ locals working at the military base, M.Torosian noted that if the state had wished to create workplaces in Akhalkalaki, it could have done that for the over 50 unemployed residents of the region. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |