Close cooperation of South Caucasian countries to increase their attraction for EUFebruary 20, 2007 - 18:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the framework of his visit to Baku EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby had meetings with European Integration Committee and Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement Council members. At the meetings issues of Azerbaijan's European integration, as well as the problem of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict were discussed. The special representative was introduced to activities of these NGOs. Touching upon the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, Peter Semneby underlined though the European Union is not involved in the negotiation process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Action Plan in the framework of European Neighborhood Policy signed between the European Union and Azerbaijan, also indicates ways to solve the conflict. "In case of close regional cooperation the South Caucasian states can particularly become attractive for the European Union," P. Semneby stressed. European Commission's special envoy to Azerbaijan Alan Vaddams was also present at the meetings. 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. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. 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. |