Mohamed ElBaradei pleased with Armenia-IAEA cooperationSeptember 18, 2008 - 19:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's permanent representative to international organizations Ashot Hovakimyan met with Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to hand a letter on his appointment, signed by the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, Dr ElBaradei said he is pleased with the Armenia-IAEA cooperation, making special mention of implementation of joint programs. For his part, Mr Hovakimyan commented on Armenia's problems in the energy field. The parties also touched upon some regional issues, the RA MFA press office told PanARMENIAN.Net 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 | 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. |