  RA MFA annual report: Yerevan took initial step to normalize relations with AnkaraJanuary 21, 2009 - 18:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - After the February presidential election and subsequent formation of the Armenian government, President Serzh Sargsyan invited his Turkish counterpart to Yerevan as an attempt to thaw the ice in bilateral relations, says 2008 annual report issued by the Armenian Foreign Ministry. President Sargsyan's invitation was welcomed by the international community and the dialogue was continued by Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Edward Nalbandian and Ali Babacan, the report says.   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 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. |
