Yerevan to work at EU-Armenia association agreementDecember 9, 2009 - 12:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian delegation led by Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian took part in the first meeting of EU Foreign Ministers and their counterparts from CIS countries participating in the Eastern Partnership. The Ministers assessed highly the work carried out and exchanged views on efficient use of the project potential. "Armenia is resolute to develop collaboration with the European Union," Minister Nalbandian said. "All initiatives offered by the Eastern Partnership are important for Armenia and other participant countries," he said, adding that Yerevan is willing to work at EU-Armenia association agreement." He also referred to relaxation of visa regime and creation of a free trade zone. 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. |