 Putin and Trump "see eye to eye politically" - Lavrov November 18, 2016 - 18:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump see eye to eye politically, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told reporters on the sidelines of the APEC foreign ministers council meeting in Peru’s capital of Lima. "They undoubtedly have a political disposition," the minister stressed. "They see eye to eye politically. Once Donald Trump takes the reigns as president, the challenge will be to transform this sentiment into practical steps," Lavrov added. "We are ready to do that." When asked if relations between Moscow and Washington could be reset once again, the Russian top diplomat noted that he would "refrain from inventing new terms and putting labels on things for now." "They had a man-to-man professional phone conversation," Lavrov said. "The two leaders discussed the current state of bilateral relations and cooperation in solving regional and global issues."   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 |  Latest news Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation  Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
