  EU Summit approved "Eastern Partnership" program launchJune 20, 2009 - 16:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Upon completion of 2-day summit, state and governmental leaders of 27 EU member states approved "Eastern Partnership" program launch. "Eastern Partnership" is an important and mutually beneficial tool for multilateral collaboration with Eastern neighbors of EU, conclusive communiqué of the summit emphasized. The project was officially launched on May 7 in Prague. The program stipulates for allocation of Euro 600 million funding until 2013 for strengthening of state institutions, border control and development of small companies in post-soviet republics (Ukraine, Byelorussia, Moldavia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia).   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 Topic Latest news 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
