  Russian-Armenian strategic partnership will developMay 31, 2008 - 15:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 30, Armenia's Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow to discuss the Armenian-Russian cooperation, joint activities within the CIS and CSTO and coordination of positions in international organizations, the RA MFA press office reported.Expressing satisfaction with the level of bilateral relations between Armenia and Russia, the Ministers pointed out to successful political, economic and cultural cooperation. "Strategic partnership between our states will develop," Minister Nalbandian said. The officials also referred to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement and security issues in South Caucasus.   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 Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia.Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |
