Eastern Partnership members met within the frames of "Humanitarian communication" platformJune 11, 2009 - 21:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 10, Eastern Partnership members had their first meeting in Brussels to discuss "Humanitarian Communication" platform. The meeting was attended by RA Foreign Ministry's delegation. Parties adopted a decision on the implementation of cultural projects aimed at establishing dialogue among regional organizations dealing with cultural issues. The program will ensure "Humanitarian Communication" platform for 6 member states, as well as facilitate access to "Youth in Movement" program. It is also planned to increase the funding of "Erazmus Mundus" and "Tempus" programs, thus broadening the scope of scientific research programs and reforms in the sphere of higher education. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |