  Greek FM hopes for Cyprus resolution in 2008May 21, 2007 - 19:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Though Greece and Greek Cyprus have close ties, the island state isn't under Athens' protection, Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis stated. She said, no solution to the Cyprus issue is in the offing this year. "But I am hopeful about 2008. In the wake of the Greek Cypriots' 2004 rejection of the Annan plan it is no longer being considered. We work for reunification and coexistence on the island," the Greek FM underscored, Turkish Star newspaper reports.  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 |  Related sections Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
