Israel’s Netanyahu expects future cooperation with EgyptJune 25, 2012 - 19:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, June 25 Israel expected future cooperation with the new administration of Egypt's Islamist President-elect Mohamed Mursi, Reuters reported. "We expect to work together with the new administration on the basis of our peace treaty," Netanyahu told reporters after a meeting with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin. "I believe that peace is important to Israel. I believe that peace is important to Egypt. I believe that peace is a vital interest for both countries and I believe that peace is the foundation of stability in our region," Netanyahu said, echoing a written statement issued by his office a day earlier. An Israeli official, speaking earlier on condition of anonymity, said the Netanyahu government hoped Mursi and the Muslim Brotherhood's parliamentary bloc would put the need to tend to Egypt's ailing economy ahead of any revision of bilateral ties. U.S. aid to Cairo hinges on keeping the peace with Israel. "Looks like we were right when we said the Arab Spring would become an 'Islamic Winter', even though Western nations laughed us off at the time," the Israeli official said. But he added that he hoped the Egyptian government would "try to be more statesmanly, by working in the interests of the country". 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |