  U.S. State Department: trilateral ministerial meeting is a positive stepOctober 3, 2008 - 19:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Trilateral meeting involving the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Armenia is certainly a positive step, said Sean McCormack, spokesman for the U.S. Department of State. "This meeting will help in looking for solutions to some issues that have caused quite a bit of difficulties in the Caucasus and bringing wider stability to that region," he said, the spokesman's office told PanARMENIAN.Net Edward Nalbandian, Ali Babacan and Elmar Mammadyarov met in New York Sept. 26 to discuss regional developments and the Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Pact.   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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
