Georgian expert: NATO considers Russia’s factor in CaucasusFebruary 10, 2011 - 18:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian expert Nika Chitadze said that if NATO becomes more active in ensuring safety in South Caucasus, it will have only a positive impact on situation in the region. “In my opinion, currently NATO does not try to get involved in the processes related to security in the South Caucasus. However, taking into consideration possibilities of the organization, which used to be a stability guarantor in the Balkans, active involvement of NATO in the region’s processes will be positive,” Chitadze said. As for NATO’s involvement in the processes aimed at conflicts settlement in South Caucasus, the Georgian expert said that the alliance considers Russia’s factor. “Besides, now NATO is focused on Afghanistan,” he concluded. 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. |