  Benita Ferrero-Waldner: countries included in European Partnership important for EUJanuary 14, 2009 - 17:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - European Union Commissioner responsible for External Relations and European Neighborhood Policy, Ms. Benita Ferrero-Waldner is launching her South Caucasus visit on January 19. "The counties included in the European Partnership are very important for the EU. I am going to visit all of the three South Caucasian republics and I believe that the agenda will cover all issues, including the nuclear file," Ms. Ferrero-Waldner said, Trend Azeri news agency reports. As PanARMENIAN.Net came to know from informed sources, the European Commissioner will meet with the Armenian leadership to discuss the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and the Eastern Partnership.   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 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. |
