Burjanadze apologizes to Azerbaijan and Armenia for blocked railwayMay 28, 2009 - 19:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Leader of Democratic Movement - United Georgia Nino Burjanadze apologized to neighboring Azerbaijan and Armenia "for a temporary problem they might faced when we have blocked the railway." "We do not want to create problems, but when there is no other way we have to struggle including through these methods. Their cargo was delayed much longer during the August war because of Saakashvili's irresponsible decisions," she said. She said after Saakashvili's resignation closer cooperation will be established both with Armenia and Azerbaijan, Civil.ge reported. 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 | Freedom House: “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Freedom House has published a report summary titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Armenia says wants expanded transport, energy connectivity Pashinyan says Armenia is interested in the expansion of connectivity in transport, energy, telecommunications and other directions. Aliyev: Change in Armenia’s Constitution key for singing peace deal Ilham Aliyev has declared that most important condition for signing a peace agreement is for Armenia to change its Constitution. U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |