OPCW discusses implementation of Convention on prohibition of chemical weaponsDecember 2, 2009 - 21:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 14th OPCW (Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons) conference was launched in Hague on November 30 to last till December 4. Permanent RA representative in OPCW Samvel Mkrtchyan represented Armenia at the conference. Before plenary sitting, Samvel Mkrtchyan met OPCW Secretary General Rogelio Pfirter, who expressed his gratitude for warm welcome and productive discussions offered during his September 2009 visit to Armenia.At the plenary sitting, Rogelio Pfirter presented the process of implementation of Convention on prohibition of chemical weapons, also emphasizing the importance of organization's anti-terrorism activity. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |