Armenia to cement relations with EgyptFebruary 24, 2009 - 17:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Egypt on a formal visit, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with his counterpart Ahmed Abul-Gheit to discuss cooperation in bilateral format and within international organization."Armenia is located near to the Middle East and is interested in peace and stability in the region," Minister Nalbandian said. "We have serious potential for cooperation in economy and education," he added. The officials signed an agreement on introduction of non-visa system for the persons with diplomatic and service passports. Minister Nalbandian also met with the Armenian community of Egypt, the RA MFA press office reports. 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 | 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. |