Edward Nalbandian and James Steinberg discussed Armenia-US collaborationJune 29, 2009 - 14:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met US Deputy Secretary of State, James Steinberg, within OSCE Foreign Ministers summit frameworks in Greek island of Corfu.Philip Gordon, Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs participated in the meeting. The parties focused on Armenia-US relations, development and expanding of international collaboration as well as international and regional issues. Edward Nalbandian also met his Canadian colleague Lawrence Cannon. Foreign Ministers discussed bilateral collaboration and legislative field expanding. The parties touched upon collaboration possibilities within international organizations' framework, RA MFA Press Service 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 | 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. |