Artsakh Foreign Minister welcomes Belgian parliamentary delegationOctober 30, 2018 - 17:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) Foreign Minister Masis Mayilian on Tuesday, October 30 met a delegation headed by Member of the Belgian Federal Parliament Jean Jacques Flahaux. At the request of the guests, the Foreign Minister briefed the guests on the priorities of the foreign policy of Artsakh, in particular, the activities aimed at the international recognition of the country and expansion of international cooperation, as well as the current stage of the Karabakh conflict settlement process. Mayilian stressed the role of parliamentary diplomacy in involving the republic in international processes and raising awareness about Artsakh abroad․ In this context, the Minister noted the importance of the Friendship Group and the Friendship Circle with Artsakh established in Belgium’s Flemish Parliament and in Brussels’ Walloon Parliament, which gives an opportunity to expand the frameworks of international cooperation of Artsakh. The sides also exchanged views on a range of issues related to the strengthening and development of cooperation with Belgium. Representatives of the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy, headed by the Federation’s President, Kaspar Karampetyan, were present at the meeting. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |