  International talks on Caucasus to open in Geneva Oct. 15September 25, 2008 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - International talks on the Caucasus will open in Geneva on Oct. 15, EU Enlargement Commission spokesperson said. "The European Commission is hopeful that discussions on implementation of the Medvedev-Sarkozy plan to alleviate the Georgian-South Ossetian tensions will be launched," Krisztina Nagy said. The agenda will also include discussion of stability and security issues and return of refugees in compliance with international norms, RIA Novosti reports. As to the status of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that "the matter is settled and Moscow is not going to discuss it." Russia recognized South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states on August 26.   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 |  Related sections Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
