  EU, Azerbaijan discuss Karabakh assistance, bilateral ties May 18, 2021 - 15:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - EU Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi has discussed the European Union's assistance to Nagorno-Karabakh and EU-Azerbaijan relations with Hikmet Hajiyev, an Assistant to Azerbaijani President and Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration. It was reported earlier that the European Commission is delivering on its pledge to contribute an additional €10 million in humanitarian aid, including some very early recovery to help civilians affected by the recent conflict in and around Nagorno Karabakh. According to a tweet posted by Varhelyi, the sides have also discussed post-Covid economic recovery and the potential of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline project.   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 |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
