  Armenian, Georgian FMs preparing Saakashvili's visit to YerevanJune 8, 2009 - 15:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbanidan met Monday in Tbilisi with his Georgian counterpart Grigol Vashadze, RA MFA media relations division head Tigran Balayan told PanARMENIAN.Net "The Ministers focused on organization of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili's visit to Armenia. They also referred to bilateral cooperation and problems of Armenians in Georgia," Mr. Balayan said. Minister Nalbandian also attended the ceremony of unveiling a monument to Sayat-Nova. According to Georgian media reports, Saakashvili's visit is expected on June 24 and 25.   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 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.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
