RA FM: Baku violates international agreements on limitation of armamentJuly 16, 2008 - 16:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Washington, Armenia's Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with Rep. Joe Knollenberg, Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues.The Minister thanked Mr Knollenberg and the other Caucus members for ongoing contribution to the Armenian-American relations. Presenting their programs, the Congressmen said they remain as friends of Armenia and will continue their activities for the glory of the Armenian people. Touching on regional stability, Minister Nalbandian drew the Congressmen's attention to Azerbaijan's warlike propaganda. "Baku violates international agreements on limitation of armament, including the CFE," he said. At the Congressmen's request, the Minister briefed on latest developments in the Karabakh talks and process of democratic reforms in Armenia. 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. |