ARMENIA APPROVED OF MEETING OF SPEAKERS OF SOUTH CAUCASIAN AND BALTIC PARLIAMENTSMarch 17, 2003 - 18:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of the international relations commission of the Lithuanian Seimas Gediminas Kirkilas is in Armenia to discuss the opportunity of holding a meeting between speakers of the parliaments of the South Caucasian and Baltic countries. As noted by him at a meeting with Armenian parliament chairman Armen Khachatrian, the Baltic initiative is dictated by the mechanisms of development of the contemporary world: Europe discusses the concept of its enlargement and the South Caucasian region has good chances for being integrated into Europe. In response to the suggestion to hold the first such meeting in a "3+3" format in Vilnius June 2003, A. Khachatrian emphasized Armenia always welcomed cooperation. Let us note that the Lithuanian parliament commission chairman has already visited Georgia and Azerbaijan. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |