Yerevan attaches importance to cooperation with Finland in framework of Armenia-EU Action PlanNovember 7, 2007 - 17:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian met in Helsinki with his Finnish counterpart Ilkka Kanerva. "Armenia attaches importance to cooperation with Finland in the framework of the Armenia-EU Action Plan," Mr Oskanian said. The Ministers voiced interest in development of bilateral trade and economic relations pointing out to increase of the commodity turnover between the two states. Vartan Oskanian briefed Mr Kanerva on the current stage of the Karabakh process and the Armenian-Turkish relations, the RA MFA press office reported. 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 | Iran, Russia discuss Caucasus developments Ali Bagheri Kani and Igor Khovaev, have reviewed the developments in the Caucasus region. Armenia Defense Minister travels to France A delegation headed by Defense Minister Suren Papikyan will travel to France, according to a statement from the Defense Ministry. Armenia, U.S. talk defense, security matters Secretary of the Armenian Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Armenia, Ukraine discuss bilateral relations Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Ukrainian Foreign Dmytro Kuleba on June 16. |