France is interested in establishment of peace and stability in CaucasusJuly 13, 2009 - 19:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France is interested in establishment of peace and stability in Caucasus, French Ambassador to Armenia Serge Smessov told a news conference in Yerevan. "France is interested in establishment of stability in the region. Activities of France in the capacity of MG OSCE CO-Chair and steps, undertaken by French President Nicolas Sarkozy during Russian-Georgian crisis of August 2008, serve as a good example," the French diplomat emphasized. According to him, official Paris pursues a number of interests in the context of neighborhood and collaboration with the region. "These interests are linked to European neighborhood policy, with France among its initiators," Serge Smessov noted. 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. 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. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. |