  Russia's proposals on European security should be taken seriouslyFebruary 7, 2009 - 15:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana welcomed Medvedev's European security proposals as a starting point for further discussion. "The president of the Russian Federation has made some proposals. They are still to be made more precise, but I would like to say that for me they are the right ideas, they should be taken seriously," Solana said. "Engagement in a debate is in itself a road to build trust." "Cooperation between the EU, the US and Russia on some of most difficult issues has been very positive: Iran, the Middle East, non-proliferation, terrorism ... I hope that will continue and be expanded to the financial crisis and climate change," Solana said.   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 |  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. |
