  Audronius Azubalis supports strengthening EU-South Caucasus ties May 24, 2011 - 16:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Lithuanian FM, OCSE chairman Audronius Azubalis spoke for consistent strengthening of EU ties with Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, Lithuanian Foreign Ministry reported. The Foreign Minister spoke at the discussions organized within the framework of the EU foreign affairs council on the situation in South Caucasus countries. “Our neighbours in the South Caucasus must be more active in Eastern Neighbourhood initiative,” Azubalis said, stressing the necessity of starting talks on visa regime facilitation and readmission agreement with Armenia and Azerbaijan. According to him, Georgia must put efforts to start talks on free trade agreement until the end of 2011. The Lithuanian minister urged EU representatives and partner states to establish closer cooperation.   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 U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
