The News in Brief
Wednesday, December 15
Azeri Side not Holding any Negotiation with Georgia over Exchange of Territories
The Azeri side is not holding any negotiations with Georgia over the exchange of its territories. The statement was made by Elhan Polukhov, press secretary of the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan.
According to him, negotiations are under way with Georgia on delimitation of the boundary, though any exchange of territories is not being considered at this stage.
Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said on Monday that Azerbaijan might exchange the disputed territory of Davit Gareji for the other disputed territory. According to her, the issue will be finally resolved after the border delimitation process between the countries is finalised.
The Azerbaijani-Georgian disputed territories are Davit Gareji and village Erisimedi. (Interpressnews)
President of Georgia Expresses Sorrow for Death of Richard Holbrooke
The President of Georgia expressed his deep sorrow for the death of US diplomat Richard Holbrooke. The President’s spokeswoman Manana Manjgaladze made the statement on behalf of the President of Georgia at a traditional briefing two days ago.
According to her, Mr Holbrooke was a great friend of Georgia and a personal friend of Mikheil Saakashvili.
‘We all remember how he stood with us during the hard times. He was one of the first politicians to arrive in Georgia during the Georgia-Russia war. I want to express my condolences to the US people and his family’, Manjgaladze said.
The US diplomat died at the age of 69. He was Barack Obama’s special envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan. (Interpressnews)
Moscow becomes flashpoint of ethnic tensions
Moscow has become a flashpoint of ethnic tensions. Clashes between members of the Caucasian People`s Congress and locals occurred on Monday. The members of the Congress tried to control the situation after blocking the Manezh Square, but the locals objected to their interviews with journalists and they publicly demonstrated their support to the Nationalists.
The Caucasian People`s Congress has been objecting to recent oppression of people of Caucasian origin in Moscow.
Reports state that yet another clash between the nationalists and the Caucasian Congress member and its supporters may occur in Moscow today on Europe Square.
Russian militia is controlling the situation in the central districts of the Russian capital. (Rustavi 2)
Turkish Company Interested In Establishment of Free Economic Zone In Adjaria
A Turkish company “Ughersans” is interested in the setting up of a free economic zone in Adjaria.
The Turkish company representatives have already met with the Finance and Economic Minister of Adjaria Vaja Bolkvadze. The minister acquainted guests with the investment environment of the region and the government's approach to issues deemed to be a priority.
Izmir is one of the most developed regions of Turkey and for Georgia it is very important to attract an inflow of investment and businessmen from that region.
The Ajarian government has been carrying out negotiations with investors about free economic zone’s setting up on the 15 hectare land area of Khelvachauri district during several years. According to the project, the free economic zone will be constructed in Khelvachauri in two years and 4600 working places will be created as a result.
Companies planning to operate in this zone will have preferential taxation terms. (Prime-News)
Movement for Fair Georgia members demand leader`s resignation
The members of the regional branches of the opposition Movement for Fair Georgia are demanding resignation of their leader, former Georgian PM, Zurab Noghaideli.
The opposition party members held a press conference at the Prime Time press club two days ago and said they were preparing for December 25, when the party congress was scheduled, where they will demand the resignation of Noghaideli and the members of the board.
Representatives of 33 out of the 56 regional organizations have signed the resignation request. They say they have never been paid for their work from the head office. (Rustavi 2)
The Azeri side is not holding any negotiations with Georgia over the exchange of its territories. The statement was made by Elhan Polukhov, press secretary of the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan.
According to him, negotiations are under way with Georgia on delimitation of the boundary, though any exchange of territories is not being considered at this stage.
Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said on Monday that Azerbaijan might exchange the disputed territory of Davit Gareji for the other disputed territory. According to her, the issue will be finally resolved after the border delimitation process between the countries is finalised.
The Azerbaijani-Georgian disputed territories are Davit Gareji and village Erisimedi. (Interpressnews)
President of Georgia Expresses Sorrow for Death of Richard Holbrooke
The President of Georgia expressed his deep sorrow for the death of US diplomat Richard Holbrooke. The President’s spokeswoman Manana Manjgaladze made the statement on behalf of the President of Georgia at a traditional briefing two days ago.
According to her, Mr Holbrooke was a great friend of Georgia and a personal friend of Mikheil Saakashvili.
‘We all remember how he stood with us during the hard times. He was one of the first politicians to arrive in Georgia during the Georgia-Russia war. I want to express my condolences to the US people and his family’, Manjgaladze said.
The US diplomat died at the age of 69. He was Barack Obama’s special envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan. (Interpressnews)
Moscow becomes flashpoint of ethnic tensions
Moscow has become a flashpoint of ethnic tensions. Clashes between members of the Caucasian People`s Congress and locals occurred on Monday. The members of the Congress tried to control the situation after blocking the Manezh Square, but the locals objected to their interviews with journalists and they publicly demonstrated their support to the Nationalists.
The Caucasian People`s Congress has been objecting to recent oppression of people of Caucasian origin in Moscow.
Reports state that yet another clash between the nationalists and the Caucasian Congress member and its supporters may occur in Moscow today on Europe Square.
Russian militia is controlling the situation in the central districts of the Russian capital. (Rustavi 2)
Turkish Company Interested In Establishment of Free Economic Zone In Adjaria
A Turkish company “Ughersans” is interested in the setting up of a free economic zone in Adjaria.
The Turkish company representatives have already met with the Finance and Economic Minister of Adjaria Vaja Bolkvadze. The minister acquainted guests with the investment environment of the region and the government's approach to issues deemed to be a priority.
Izmir is one of the most developed regions of Turkey and for Georgia it is very important to attract an inflow of investment and businessmen from that region.
The Ajarian government has been carrying out negotiations with investors about free economic zone’s setting up on the 15 hectare land area of Khelvachauri district during several years. According to the project, the free economic zone will be constructed in Khelvachauri in two years and 4600 working places will be created as a result.
Companies planning to operate in this zone will have preferential taxation terms. (Prime-News)
Movement for Fair Georgia members demand leader`s resignation
The members of the regional branches of the opposition Movement for Fair Georgia are demanding resignation of their leader, former Georgian PM, Zurab Noghaideli.
The opposition party members held a press conference at the Prime Time press club two days ago and said they were preparing for December 25, when the party congress was scheduled, where they will demand the resignation of Noghaideli and the members of the board.
Representatives of 33 out of the 56 regional organizations have signed the resignation request. They say they have never been paid for their work from the head office. (Rustavi 2)