NKR Representative in France rejects Baku's claimsMay 11, 2009 - 17:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 10, the Mayor's Office of Alten-de-Palue (France) organized a conference devoted to Nagorno Karabakh and similar conflicts' settlement. The conference was attended by the Mayor of the town, representatives from local self-government bodies and inhabitants.Hovhannes Gevorgyan, NKR permanent representative in France, delivered a speech, commenting upon Azerbaijan's position on Karabakh conflict. He rejected Baku's claims (historical, legal or moral) towards the country," NKR Foreign Ministry Press Service reports. 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. |