  OSCE Secretariat to assist Armenia in developing cooperation within organizationJuly 8, 2008 - 15:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's Ambassador to Austria Ashot Hovakimian handed the OSCE Secretary General, Mr Marc Perrin de Brichambaut a letter from Armenia's Foreign Minsiter Edward Nalbandian on appointment of Ambassador Hovakimian as RA representative to the OSCE.During the meeting, the OSCE Sec. Gen. said that the OSCE Secretariat is ready to assist Armenia in developing cooperation within the organization. For his part, Ambassador Hovakimian praised the OSCE as an indispensable structure for ensuring cooperation and security throughout Europe, 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 |  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. |
