Russian ministers in Egypt for high-level talksNovember 14, 2013 - 13:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Foreign Ministers of Egypt and Russia opened Thursday, Nov 14, high-level talks in Cairo in what could herald a major shift in Egypt's foreign policy, the Associated Press reports. The talks between Nabil Fahmy and Sergei Lavrov come amid strains in Egypt's relationship with the United States, its main foreign backer and benefactor since the 1970s. The U.S.-Egypt tensions followed the coup that deposed Egypt's Islamist president Mohammed Morsi. Egypt was Moscow's closest Arab ally for two decades, starting in the 1950s. But in 1972, the then president, Anwar Sadat, threw out thousands of Soviet military advisers and realigned the country's foreign policy, taking his nation closer to the United States, the AP says. The Russian delegation in Cairo is Moscow's highest-level visit in years to Egypt. Russia's Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu, is also in Cairo for talks with officials. Photo: RIA Novosti Related links: 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. |