Armenia's Cooperation with European Structures Should Issue from Its DesireJune 1, 2006 - 16:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Approaching European standards for closer cooperation is determined by the programs by means of which it takes place, French Ambassador to Armenia Henry Cuny stated in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net In his words, the European Neighborhood Policy, EU-Armenia Action Plan aim at promoting this cooperation, but this can by no means take place against Armenia's will. "As of the bilateral cooperation, France actively participates in such priority cooperation fields as education. I must specially note that the largest French university outside France is situated in Armenia. We also cooperate in tourism and health," the French diplomat said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. |