Baku won't participate in Yerevan BSEC eventsMarch 3, 2009 - 21:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azerbaijani delegation is not visiting Yervan where a number of cultural events is going to be held within the framework of Armenia's Black Sea Economic Cooperation Chairmanship (BSEC), reports "Novosti-Azerbaijan"Within the framework of Armenia's BSEC chairmanship a round-table will be held in Yerevan on March 4-5 "Protection and Restoration of BSEC Cultural and Historic Monuments, " exhibitions of BSEC countries' painters will be opened at the National Picture Gallery of Armenia and the Natioanl Centre of Aesthetics presenting children's works under the heading "Sunny sky for the Black Sea." Screenings of documentaries on protection and restoration of cultural and historical monuments in the BSEC member states will also be held. 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 | 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. |