  Swiss MPs support Karabakh settlement based on right of nations to self-determination September 29, 2010 - 12:29 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian delegation members led by parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamyan arrived in Bern, where they were met by Armenian Ambassador to Switzerland, Charles Aznavour. The delegation includes head of Armenia-Switzerland friendship group Ara Babloyan and deputy chairman of parliamentary committee on economic affairs Vardan Bostanjyan. During a meeting with the members of Switzerland-Armenia friendship group, speaker Abrahamyan thanked the Swiss National Council for adoption of the resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide. The group members noted that the visit will help strengthen cooperation between the parliament of the two countries. In discussion of the Karabakh issue, they voiced support to conflict settlement based on the right of nations to self-determination. As a part of the visit, speaker Abrahamyan also met with Micheline Calmy-Rey, Switzerland’s Foreign Minister, Erika Forster-Vannini, speaker of the Council of States and Pascale Bruderer Wyss, speaker of the National Council.   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 Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
