Ryzhkov: «How Can We Punish Armenians, When We Live Beside Them?»October 17, 2006 - 18:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's actions regarding Georgia are not aimed against Armenia, Co-Chair of Armenian-Russian Commission on Interparliamentary Cooperation Nikolay Ryzhkov stated in Yerevan. «We never thought to punish our friends. How can we punish Armenians, when we live beside them? Moreover given 2 million Armenians living in Russia,» he said.Ryzhkov is sure that Russia's political leaders did not have thoughts like that, excellent relations between leaders, parliaments and governments of the two countries are established. «Another matter is that taking into account the transport communication between Georgia and Armenia, today's situation has indirectly influenced Armenia, however, as far as I know, there is an agreement, according to which cargo may pass through the territory of Georgia to Armenia,» he remarked, reports Novosti-Armenia. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |