Withdrawal of Russian military bases from Georgian territory re-launchedApril 12, 2007 - 17:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Defense Ministry re-launched withdrawal of its military bases from the Georgian territory. The Georgian Defense Ministry reported today from the Russian military base in Akhalkalaki engineering and heavy equipment, as well as KAMAZ trucks were sent by railway to the Russian base in Gyumri, Armenia. According to the earlier agreement between the two Defense Ministries of both countries, Russia committed till the end of 2007 to take out five consists from the base in Akhalkalaki with military equipment to its base in Gyumri. Approximately 10 echelons with equipment will be taken to Russia from the same base. Thus, the dismantling process of the Akhalkalaki base will be over till the end of 2007. Besides, the agreement between Russian and Georgian MFA's dated May 31, 2006, supposes that till the end of 2008 Russia must withdraw his base from Batumi, IA Regnum reports. 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 | IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. |