Russia-U.S. joint use of Gabala radar station not real presentlyJune 22, 2007 - 18:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Vladimir Putin's proposal on joint use of the Gabala radar station in Azerbaijan is likely to remain an interesting political move, RA National Assembly Speaker Tigran Torosian told a news conference June 22. "Mr Putin's proposal was at least odd. Nevertheless, some two days later it became clear that only few people rate such cooperation as possible. We will change nothing by constantly thinking of the Gabala radar station. We should target efforts in the fields where we can have influence," the RA NA Speaker said adding that if preconditions for this cooperation are created, the states of the region may express their stance on the issue. Presently, there are no reasons to eye it as real, IA Regnum reports. Vladimir Putin and George Bush are scheduled to meet in the U.S. July 1-2. They are expected to refer to the subject. 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 | Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. |