Armenia and France have to expand decentralized collaborationJuly 4, 2009 - 15:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met the Mayor of Bourg-les-Valence in France, Senator Bernard Piras. Welcoming the guest, RA FM thanked the Mayor for his efforts aimed at establishment of closer collaboration between twin cities Bourg-les-Valence and Talin. Edward Nalbandian emphasized the importance of decentralized collaboration between Armenia and France. In his turn, Bernard Piras stressed the importance of Bourg-les-Valence Armenians' participation in the life of the city. The parties' touched upon the issues related to the work conducted within Armenia-France Faction of French Senate activities' framework. RA Foreign Minister gave high assessment to the personal contribution of the French Senator in interparliamentary collaboration strengthening, RA MFA Press Service reported. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |