  OSCE Chairperson-in-Office to discuss protracted conflicts in Moscow February 1, 2011 - 15:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Audronius Azubalis will visit Moscow from February 1 to 3 to discuss with the Russian authorities the follow-up to the Astana OSCE Summit and the Chairmanship’s priorities, including protracted conflicts, transnational threats, energy security and media freedom, ways to strengthen OSCE. During his visit, Azubalis will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Head of the Duma’s International Affairs Committee Konstantin Kosachev, the Chairperson of the Human Rights Council of the Russian Federation Mikhail Fedotov and Human Rights Ombudsman of the Russian Federation Vladimir Lukin, as well as with representatives of the civil society, think-tanks and media, OSCE said on its website.   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. |
