Vartan Oskanian and Georgian MPs discussed Armenian-Georgian relationsJuly 30, 2007 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Completing a working visit to Georgia, Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian paid a call to Akhaltsikhe to meet with Samtskhe Javakheti authorities, Armenian community and young activists. Afterwards he made for Akhalkalaki to attend the Holy Cross Church.During a meeting with Georgian MPs of Armenian origin the RA FM discussed the Armenian-Georgian relations and joint projects to be implemented. He also answered numerous questions the audience asked. On July 28 evening Vartan Oskanian arrived in the Lori region of Armenia where he met with diplomats accredited in Georgia and Armenia on the initiative of the Armenian Ambassador to Georgia. The guests also met with the Lori administration head Aram Kocharian and heads of the Georgian and Gugark dioceses of the Armenian Apostolic Church. They attended the Armenian historical churches of Aghpat and Sanahin, the Alaverdi mining plant and visited the house-museum of Anastas and Artem Mikoyans, the RA MFA press office reported. 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 | 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. |