Syrian opposition may visit Moscow by yearend – LavrovDecember 24, 2012 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Syrian opposition delegation may visit Moscow before the end of the year, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with the Russia Today TV channel, Voice of Russia reported. He added that Russia opts for the unification of the Syrian opposition. Lavrov pointed out that a delegation of internal Syrian opposition favouring a peaceful settlement through dialogue with the government in Damascus paid a visit to Russia last week. Moscow is prepared to shore up the unification of the opposition on the basis of readiness for dialogue, Lavrov said. The armed conflict has been raging in Syria since March last year, with over 37,000 having since fallen victim to fighting. The rebels are pressing for President Bashar al-Assad’s resignation, but the government in Damascus claims that fighting in Syria under the guise of rebels are foreign mercenaries and militants, among others. 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. |