Vartan Oskanian and Levan Varshalomidze discussed Armenia-Ajaria cooperationJuly 27, 2007 - 17:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian, who is currently in Georgia, visited Ajaria and met with Prime Minister Levan Varshalomidze. The parties discussed the Armenia-Ajaria economic cooperation and opening of the Armenian Consulate General in Batumi. The RA FM also attended the Church of the Saviour in Batumi and met with spiritual leader of Armenians of Ajaria, celibate priest Kirakos Davtyan. July 28 Minister Oskanian will pay a call to Javakhk to meet with the Armenian community and Georgian MPs of Armenian origin as well as shepherd Babken Salboyan. On the same day he will meet with diplomats and heads of the international organizations accredited in Georgia, the RA MFA press office reported. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |