RA NA speaker invites his Iranian counterpart to ArmeniaJuly 20, 2010 - 13:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA National Assembly speaker Hovik Abrahamyan met with his Iranian counterpart Ali Larijani within the framework of the 3rd World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. At the meeting, Hovik Abrahamyan gave high assessment to Armenia-Iran relations, emphasizing their serious economic potential. To promote interparliamentary ties, RA NA speaker invited his Iranian counterpart to Armenia. The parties discussed bilateral relations and regional issues, stressing the importance of peaceful settlement of conflicts in the establishment of regional stability. Within conference frameworks, Hovik Abrahamyan met with UAE Federal National Council speaker Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair and president of the National Council of Monaco Jean-François Robillon. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |