  Armenian, Turkish FMs instructed to double efforts for normalization of relationsJanuary 30, 2009 - 12:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Aspired to maintain the thaw in bilateral relations after Turkish President Abdullah Gul's landmark visit to Yerevan in September 2008, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos.The top officials assessed the results of their first meeting as positive and instructed their Foreign Ministers to double efforts for normalization of relations between the two states, the RA leader's 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 |  Related sections Latest news Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation  Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
