  RA Foreign Minister met the French OmbudsmanJuly 6, 2009 - 12:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 5, RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met visiting French Ombudsman Jean-Paul Delevoye. RA FM gave high assessment to friendly relations between Armenia and France in different spheres, stressing that collaboration in human rights sphere will strengthen bilateral relations. In his turn, Jean-Paul Delevoye expressed a hope that the experience he'll share will contribute to improvement of ombudsman institute in RA. The parties also discussed democratic reforms' issue.   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 Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush provinceNarek 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. |
