  AGO Group to visit South Caucasus April 3-4February 12, 2008 - 13:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - AGO Group of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe will be visiting Azerbaijan and Armenia April 3-4. The delegation will be led by Per Sjorgen, Permanent Representative of Sweden to the CoE.The talks will focus on Azerbaijan's meeting commitments to the CoE, presidential elections, media and juridical system, Ago Group spokesman Christophe Poirel said. AGO Group will also hold meetings with representatives of political parties, government and parliament members. The next day the delegation will make for Yerevan, 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 |  Related sections Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
