  Armenian parliament speaker invited to Kuwait October 19, 2011 - 14:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During his working visit to Bern, Armenian parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamyan met with his Iranian and Kuwaiti counterparts, Ali Larijani and Jassem Mohammad Al-Kharafi on October 17. During the meeting with Mr. Larijani, the intensified Armenia-Iran interparliamentary as well as economy cooperation was mutually stressed, with the parties further focusing on Karabakh settlement, Armenia-Turkey ties, regional security issues. As Mr. Abrahamyan stressed at the meeting with Mr. Al-Kharafi, Armenia values the development of ties with Arab world. Kuwaiti parliament speaker noted the role of interparliamentary ties in the strengthening of bilateral relations, further inviting Mr. Abrahamyan for an official visit. The parties further dwelled on intensification of trade and economy ties, parliamentary press service 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 |  Latest news U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
