Russia for cooperation and prosperity in South Caucasian regionApril 3, 2007 - 19:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Provision of stability and security, which is of vital importance for many countries, proceeds from Russia's interests, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated to a joint press conference with RA Acting Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian in Yerevan. He said, RF is for cooperation and prosperity in the South Caucasian region. "We proceed exactly from this necessity in our contacts with all countries of the region, particularly with Turkey and Iran, as well as in our contacts with NATO and EU, which perform interest in this region. But we also proceeds from the necessity not to create problems for Armenia." he stressed. In Lavrov's opinion interest to the region is quite understandable, since there are natural resources and transit ways here, which are very important from geo-strategic viewpoint. In his part Armenian Acting Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian underlined that Russian frontier troops are in Armenia by mutual consent of both parties. "We think today their presence is necessary for Armenia's security," Oskanian said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |