Brussels to host 4th meeting on EU-Armenia Association AgreementMarch 9, 2011 - 17:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 11, Brussels will host the fourth meeting on EU-Armenia Association Agreement. The Armenian delegation will be led by Armenian Deputy Minister Karine Kazinian. The future agreement will substitute the current Partnership and Cooperation Agreement and deepen EU-Armenia relations in various fields. Cooperation in economy, foreign policy and visa regime relaxation will be in the focus of the meeting, the RA MFA press service reported. The negotiations on EU-Armenia Association Agreement were launched on July 19, 2010, in Yerevan. 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 | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |