Vladimir Ivanov: Ankara is attempting to form pro-Turkish officer staff in GeorgiaNovember 30, 2010 - 14:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to Russian Defense Ministry data for May 2008, Turkey was among the 5 countries extending military aid to Georgia, according to the leading expert of political research institute Vladimir Ivanov. As he told a news conference in Yerevan, the data available proves military aid to Georgia exceeded USD 55 million. At the same time, he noted, “the main goal of Turkey’s assistance is strengthening of military union with Georgia and Azerbaijan as well as multidirectional Turkification of Georgia. By organizing training for Georgian officers, Ankara is attempting to form pro-Turkish officer staff in the country.” Top stories Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Partner news | About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. Aliyev travels to Turkey at Erdogan's invitation On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. |