  Bildt: Yerevan, Ankara should respect agreements they achievedOctober 27, 2009 - 13:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbanidan met with EU Foreign Policy and Security Chief Javier Solana on the sidelines of 10th meeting of the EU-Armenia coordination council. The talks were followed by a press conference of Armenian, Azerbaijani, Georgian and Swedish top diplomats and European Neighborhood Policy Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner. Sweden's Foreign Minister Carl Bildt assessed highly the progress fixed in EU-Armenia relations and emphasized that the European Union hails signature of Armenia-Turkey protocols. He voiced hope for soonest ratification of the protocols, RA MFA press office 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 |  Related sections Topics Latest news 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.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
