Turkey to restore mosques in Javakheti, AjariaJanuary 31, 2011 - 17:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia gave its consent to Turkey for a mosque construction in Batumi. Georgian Minister of Culture Nika Rurua stated that this step should be taken to save the Georgian cultural monuments located in Turkey’s territory, Georgia Online reported. As for the agreement, Rurua said that its terms will be disclosed for the public, as soon as it is signed. A protocol was formed by the Turkish and Georgian governmental committees, under which Turkey plans to restore three mosques (also in Javakheti and Abkhazia) and construct one in Georgia, while the latter will be provided with the opportunity to rehabilitate 4 ancient Georgian churches in Turkey. 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. |