"Italy-Armenia" friendship group established in Italian ParliamentNovember 6, 2009 - 12:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Ambassador to Italy Ruben Karapetyan met with the members of the new "Italy - Armenia" parliamentary friendship group. A group of friends of Armenia in the Italian parliament is expanding and now it has 22 MPs. Ambassador Ruben Karapetyan proposed to strengthen inter-parliamentary ties, and invited the Italian parliamentarians to visit Armenia to discuss issues related to the further expansion of cooperation. According to the Italian MPs, Armenia is a friend of Italy, and they are ready to strengthen and develop friendship between Armenia and Italy. During the meeting an agreement was reached to organize exhibitions on history, culture and politics at the Italian Parliament, press service of the Foreign Ministry of Armenia reports. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |