 U.S. Deputy Secretary of State visits Lebanon July 1, 2013 - 22:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns traveled June 30-July 1 to Beirut, Lebanon for meetings with senior officials, including President Michel Sleiman, President of the Chamber of Deputies Speaker Nabih Berri, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Lebanese Armed Forces Commanding General Jean Kahwagi, and others. Their meetings addressed the serious challenges facing Lebanon at this time, including Lebanon’s security and political situation. Deputy Secretary Burns reaffirmed the United States’ long-standing partnership with the people and Government of Lebanon, and the U.S. commitment to Lebanon’s stability, sovereignty, and independence, and U.S. support for Lebanon’s policy of disassociation from the Syrian conflict.   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 Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
