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May 24, 2005 Tuesday 2:04 am, EST

Azerbaijan concerned about Russia’s military plans

Today, Tbilisi will host another round of Russian-Georgian
negotiations over the terms and timelines for withdrawal of military
bases from Georgia. According to preliminary information, yesterday,
Moscow and Tbilisi agreed upon withdrawing bases within a term of 3.5
years, which means that the final stage will fall on the year 2008.
At that, most military men will be drawn out to Russia, and some
probably to Armenia. Besides, Russia will owe Georgia no compensation
for the stay of military bases in the country.

In the meantime, Azerbaijan has expressed concern over allegations of
a number of Russia’s political and military figures regarding the
possible movement of some property and equipment from Georgia to
Armenia. Azerbaijan has declared that such developments will in no
way foster peace and security in the region, and will aggravate the
already difficult relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.