Russian ministers in Egypt for high-level talksNovember 14, 2013 - 13:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Foreign Ministers of Egypt and Russia opened Thursday, Nov 14, high-level talks in Cairo in what could herald a major shift in Egypt's foreign policy, the Associated Press reports. The talks between Nabil Fahmy and Sergei Lavrov come amid strains in Egypt's relationship with the United States, its main foreign backer and benefactor since the 1970s. The U.S.-Egypt tensions followed the coup that deposed Egypt's Islamist president Mohammed Morsi. Egypt was Moscow's closest Arab ally for two decades, starting in the 1950s. But in 1972, the then president, Anwar Sadat, threw out thousands of Soviet military advisers and realigned the country's foreign policy, taking his nation closer to the United States, the AP says. The Russian delegation in Cairo is Moscow's highest-level visit in years to Egypt. Russia's Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu, is also in Cairo for talks with officials. Photo: RIA Novosti Related links: 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. |