Nalbandian: Armenia attaches importance to its presidency in CSTOJune 2, 2008 - 15:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Saturday with CSTO Secretary General Nikolay Bordyuzha to discuss urgent problems and the Organization's foreign policy and security, the RA MFA press office reported.The officials referred to Armenia's future presidency in the CSTO and the events to be held during the period. "Armenia attaches importance to its presidency in CSTO. As a country presiding in the CSTO, Armenia will work to cement cooperation between the member states," Minister Nalbandian said. On the same day, the Armenian Minister met with chairman of the State Duma committee on CIS affairs Alexey Ostrovsky to discuss perspectives of CIS development, the Nagorno Karabkh conflict and regional security. "Armenia is interested in development of relations between the CIS member states," Mr Nalbandian remarked. 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 | 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. |