Nalbanidian, Fassier discuss Karabakh settlementApril 23, 2008 - 14:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Paris on a working visit, Armenia's Foreign Minister Edward Nalbanidian met with Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador Bernard Fassier to discuss the current stage of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. During a meeting with Mr Jean-David Levitte, chief diplomatic adviser to the French President, Minister Nalbandian presented the new Armenians leadership's program on foreign and domestic policy. The parties also referred to issues of mutual interest and regional processes. Edward Nalbandian also met with Andre Santini, Secretary of State for the Civil Service for a discussion of development of intergovernmental ties and bilateral relations. On April 23, the Armenian Minister is scheduled to meet with Patrick Devedjian, Secretary General of the Union for Popular Movement, 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 | Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. |