Lavrov to discuss Karabakh conflict and opening of Armenian-Turkish border in AnkaraJune 30, 2008 - 15:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will pay a formal visit to Turkey on July 2."The purpose of the visit is to discuss urgent regional and international issues, including the Iraqi problem, Iran's nuclear problem, and situation in Kosovo, Transcaucasus, Cyprus and Central Asia. Mr Larvov will also refer to the Russian-Turkish relations," said Andrey Nesterenko, a spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry. Turkish sources say the Russian Minister will also touch upon the Karabakh conflict settlement and opening of the Armenian-Turkish border. Mr Lavrov is expected to meet with Turkey's President Abdullah Gul, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Ali Babacan to discuss cooperation within the BSEC and other Black Sea formats. Afterwards, the Minister will depart for Baku to accompany President Dmitry Medvedev during his first formal visit to Azerbaijan. 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. |