Putin invites Netanyahu to visit Moscow, Israeli official says March 20, 2013 - 11:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Russia, an Israeli official said on Wednesday, March 20, according to Reuters. Putin sent Netanyahu the invitation in a letter but no date for the visit was specified, said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity. "Prime Minister Netanyahu received a letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulating him on the formation of the new government in Israel and inviting Netanyahu to visit Moscow," the official said. The invitation came hours before U.S. President Barack Obama was due to land in Israel to begin his first official visit as president to the country, hoping to reset his often fraught relations with both the Israelis and Palestinians. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Moscow last week where he said he hoped peace talks with Israel would restart this year, although he added that the chances for this appeared slim. Partner news  Top stories Earlier, at least five Azerbaijan soldiers were killed and six seriously injured when their vehicle rammed into a tree and overturned. Among its provisions are bans on child marriage and the traditional practice of selling and buying women to settle disputes. Jorge Rafael Videla, an austere former army commander, led Argentina during the bloodiest days of its Dirty War dictatorship. According to the United Nations, April was Iraq's bloodiest month for almost five years, with 712 people killed.   Partner news |  Latest news New Cuban envoy presents copies of credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister  At the meeting, the parties focused on the prospects of bilateral relations, and cooperation in the framework of international organizations.Russia, Peru to ink MiG-29 jet upgrade contract Russia completed a $20-million upgrade last year for Peru's Russian-built Mi-25 attack helicopters.Gunman kills 4, self in Israeli bank after refused overdraft Police initially described the incident as a robbery but later said the assailant appeared to have known his victims.Samsung to roll out 55, 65-inch 4K TV range in June The new range of Samsung 4K TVs will go head-to-head with Sony's 55 and 65-inch Bravia X9 series. |
