  Lavrov, Babacan to discuss situation in South CaucasusSeptember 1, 2008 - 19:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of Russia and Ali Babacan of Turkey will focus on the situation in Transcaucasia and prospects of eliminating consequences of Georgia's armed aggression against South Ossetia, said Andrey Nesterenko, spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry. "The officials will discuss possibilities of implementation of the Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform. They will also touch on other urgent issues in the regional and international agenda as well as on development of the Russian-Turkish relations," he said, the RF 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 Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
