"Poti-Kavkaz" train-ferry to be launched in near futureApril 3, 2007 - 18:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The "Poti-Kavkaz" train-ferry will function in near future, right after it opening of Novorossisk-Poti ferry is supposed, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated to a joint press conference with RA Acting Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian in Yerevan. He said, Russia too makes everything possible to open "Verkhni Lars" checkpoint at the Russian-Georgian border as soon as possible. Taking into account a lot of violations that used to take place there it is necessary to fully reconstruct the checkpoint bringing it in accordance with modern demands. Reconstruction works are still on the way and the Russian side will take additional measures in order Armenian friends do not experience difficulties," the RF Foreign Minister said. At the same time he underlined the necessity to reconstruct Abkhazian railway. Sergey Lavrov said some works are being carried out in this direction. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |