Armenia should prepare for NATO enlargementApril 8, 2008 - 16:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There is an opinion that preferring to have weak and liable to influence Presidents in the South Caucasus, the West is implementing a special program for the purpose, Hay Dat and Political Affairs Office Director Kiro Manoyan told a news conference in Yerevan. "The South Caucasus is really a geopolitical crossroad and the NATO summit once again proved this fact," he said. "Armenia should be prepared for NATO enlargement although the Alliance doesn't have a unanimous position of the issue." Azerbaijan is aspired to be the major player in GUAM, according to Mr Manoyan. "With more money and the possibility to transport energy sources to the West, Azerbaijan is trying to resolve problems through GUAM," he said. 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 | 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. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |