RA MFA annual report: Yerevan took initial step to normalize relations with AnkaraJanuary 21, 2009 - 18:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - After the February presidential election and subsequent formation of the Armenian government, President Serzh Sargsyan invited his Turkish counterpart to Yerevan as an attempt to thaw the ice in bilateral relations, says 2008 annual report issued by the Armenian Foreign Ministry. President Sargsyan's invitation was welcomed by the international community and the dialogue was continued by Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Edward Nalbandian and Ali Babacan, the report says. 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 | Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. |