  RA Ambassador to NATO participates in Kabul Conference  July 21, 2010 - 17:31 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - July 20, Kabul hosted Afghan government and UN-organised international conference on Afghanistan. Delegations from 70 countries gathered in Afghanistan unanimously agreed on an Afghan-led political framework for peace and reconciliation and a way forward that includes realignment of international aid behind national priorities. Kabul Conference participants adopted a ten-page Communiqué setting out the commitments for action which form part of what is known as the “Kabul process.” Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton participated in the conference. Armenia was represented by RA Ambassador to NATO Samvel Mkrtchyan, RA MFA 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 |  Topic Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
