  Armenia, Lebanon enjoy exemplary relationsFebruary 26, 2009 - 13:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met in Beirut with his Lebanese counterpart Fawzi Salloukh to discuss bilateral relations and development of cooperation between the two countries. Minister Nalbandian voiced hope that his visit will give renewed impetus to the Armenian-Lebanese relations. "Armenia and Lebanon enjoy exemplary relationship," he said. In discussing regional problems, the Ministers stressed inadmissibility of resolution of conflicts by use of force. In the framework of the visit, Minister Nalbandian also met with Catholicos of Cilicia, His Holiness Aram I and representatives of the Armenian community of Lebanon, the RA MFA press office reported.   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. |
