Armenian and Georgian experts made assessments on Saakashvili's visit to YerevanJuly 1, 2009 - 19:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian and Georgian societies and top class politicians estimated Georgian President's visit as positive, Sergey Minasyan, Deputy Director of Caucasus Institute, announced during Yerevan-Tbilisi TV bridge. "Discussions during Saakashvili's visit to Armenia mostly focused on two countries' cooperation in spheres of communication, regional policy and problems of Armenians in Samtskhe-Javakheti. No concrete agreements were reached, at least none announced to public," the expert stressed.Georgian political scientist Gia Nodia noted in his turn that Saakashvili's visit was additional proof of Armenian-Georgian friendly relations. "Clearly, both states have various interests and approaches, but they both confirm that nothing can spoil bilateral relations no matter who the President will be," Georgian political scientist noted. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |