RA foreign minister and EU Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner discuss Armenia-EU cooperation issuesJune 29, 2009 - 14:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the framework of OSCE foreign affairs ministers summit in Corfu Armenian foreign minister Edward Nalbandian met EU Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy Benita Ferrero-Waldner. During the meeting officials dwelled on Armenia-EU cooperation issues. Edward Nalbandian presented recent developments in negotiations over the Nagorno Karabakh conflict Edward Nalbandian met also with Ireland's foreign minister Michael Martin. Foreign ministers touched upon strengthening bilateral relations, they discussed joint steps aimed at intensifying a political dialog, economic cooperation and cultural ties, MFA press office reports. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |