Russia hopes for Syria chemical weapons int’l inspections May 17, 2013 - 15:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia hopes that the Syrian authorities and the UN will agree on international inspections to look into the possible use of chemical weapons in the country's civil war, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday, May 17, according to RIA Novosti. “As far we know, the Syrian government… has expressed readiness - after that place near Aleppo is inspected - to consider requests for inspections in other parts [of the country] as well,” he said after a meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. “We hope that agreements will be reached between the UN Secretariat and the Syrian government. We are doing all we can to facilitate that.” Ban Ki-moon said the UN is urging Syria to allow experts into the country to investigate possible use of chemical weapons.   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 |  Latest 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. |
