Armenian MFA delegation to participate in 16th session of BSECO Foreign Ministers' CouncilApril 9, 2007 - 13:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Delegation will participate in the 16th session of BSECO (Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization) Foreign Ministers' Council, which will be held April 19 in Belgrade. The PanARMENIAN.Net journalist was told in the RA MFA Press Office that currently consultations are on the way over who will head the delegation. "Most likely RA Acting Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian or Deputy Foreign Minister will head the delegation," representatives of MFA said. Several issues are included in the agenda, particularly the current stage of cooperation in the framework of BSECO will be discussed, as well as participants of the session will sum up results of Serbia's chairmanship in the organization. At the Foreign Ministers' Council session in Belgrade BSECO chairmanship will be passed to Turkey, which will hold it from May till the end of October 2007. Delegations from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Russia, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine and Serbia will participate in the session. 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 | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |