Semneby: South Caucasus states pay special attention to Action Plans within ENPSeptember 5, 2007 - 17:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The conference dedicated to strengthening ties between the EU and its neighbors held in Brussels September 3 is a very important step for all member states, EU Envoy for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby said. "I am glad that Foreign Ministers from the South Caucasian states participated in the conference. This indicates that these states pay special attention to the Action Plans within European Neighborhood Policy. It's very important to fulfill the commitments set by the Action Plans, specifically those regarding democratic institutes, human rights and media freedom. These are fundamental tasks for establishment of close and trustful relations with the European Union member states," he said, Trend 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province 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. |