Last special train with Russian military base implements left BatumiNovember 15, 2007 - 14:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The last Russian special train loaded with implements of the 12th military base left Batumi yesterday night.The base was officially turned over to Georgia two days ago. The formal note was signed by Georgian Deputy Defense Minister Batu Kuteliya and commander of the RF Transcaucasian Armed Forces, major general Andrey Popov. According to an agreement achieved beforehand, the Russian troops were supposed to be withdrawn by the end of 2008. However, given the tensions between the states, the Russian command exercised withdrawal at an accelerated pace, Georgia Online 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 | idcoin: New tool in IDBank’s loyalty system IDBank has announced the launch of idcoin, a new tool in the customer loyalty system. U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. |