OSCE PA fall meetings in Toronto to focus on CaucasusSeptember 9, 2008 - 17:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The OSCE PA's 2008 Fall Meetings will take place from 18 to 21 September in Toronto, hosted by the Parliament of Canada. The meetings include a major inter-parliamentary conference focused on 'The OSCE in an Open World: Trade, Migration, and Security.'The situation in South Ossetia and Abkhazia will be also discussed, OSCE PA President Joao Soares told reporters in Moscow. OSCE PA special representative for Caucasus Goran Lennmarker is expected organize a report on the region. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |