  Baku distorts principles of Moscow declarationNovember 19, 2008 - 16:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the framework of formal visit to Lithuania, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian attended Vilnius University to meet with rector Benediktas Juodka and discuss possibilities to establish ties between Yerevan and Vilnius Universities. Giving a report on South Caucasus security, Minister Nalbandian presented the recent developments in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement and underscored that distortion of provisions of the Moscow declaration by Azerbaijan hamper implementation of principles envisaged in the document. During a meeting with representatives of the Armenian community of Lithuania, Minister Nalbandian briefed on the Armenian-Lithuanian relations, the process of reforms carried out in Armenia as well as on possibility to normalize Armenian-Turkish relations. Touching on Armenia-Diaspora relations, he emphasized that Ministry of Diaspora Affairs was formed to strengthen contacts between the Republic of Armenia and Diaspora.   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 Topic Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
