Nicolas Sarkozy to visit Armenia this yearMay 18, 2011 - 10:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Paris, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with his French counterpart Alain Juppe to discuss bilateral relations, ongoing political dialogue and strengthening interparliamentary ties. The two men touched upon plans to develop cooperation, some regional and international issues, Armenia-EU relations as well as activity of International Organization of La Francophonie. The Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process was also in focus, with both Ministers stressing the necessity of a peaceful resolution. The visit of French President Nicolas Sarkozy to Armenia to take place supposedly in the second half of the year as well as preparation for the visit of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan to France were discussed during a meeting with the French presidential aide Jean-David Levitte, reported the press office of the Armenian MFA. 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. |