Georgian opposition accuses Interior Minister of secret meeting with Russian counterpartApril 18, 2011 - 19:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Political secretary of the opposition Labor Party of Georgia Giorgi Gugava said that the Russian and Georgian Interior Ministers had a secret meeting in Armenia on April 16. According to Gugava, “probably, the two ministers reached an anti-state deal on transfer of Georgia’s strategic sites to Russia. The party demanded from the Georgian Ministry of Interior Affairs (MIA) that it publish details of negotiations, threatening with protest actions. The Georgian MIA has not commented on the reports, according to Vzglyad paper. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |