Putin to Aliyev: I would be glad to work together on regional securityDecember 24, 2021 - 16:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Friday, December 24 and congratulated him on his 60th birthday, the Kremlin press service reveals. Putin also sent a telegram to Aliyev, in which he noted that he would be glad to continue working together on "strengthening of regional stability and security." “I value our friendly relations. I would be glad to continue a constructive, meaningful dialogue with you and close joint work in the interests of further developing the Russian-Azerbaijani strategic partnership, as well as strengthening regional stability and security, ”Putin said. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |