  Hovik Abrahamyan discusses strengthening of bilateral ties at Geneva Conference July 21, 2010 - 19:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Within the framework of 3rd World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Armenian parliamentary speaker Hovik Abrahamyan met with parliamentary speakers of Lebanon, Greece, Bahrain, Syria, Switzerland, Uruguay and Japan. During the meetings, parties discussed strengthening of bilateral relations and interparliamentary ties, as well as collaboration within international organizations. Regional issues were discussed, with parliamentary speakers emphasizing the importance of peaceful settlement of conflicts. Hovik Abrahamyan briefed his counterparts on current stage of Armenia-Turkey rapprochement, presenting official Yerevan’s position on the issue. Commenting on the issue, Swiss parliamentary speaker specifically noted that in contrast to Armenia, Turkey sets preconditions hampering normalization of ties, RA NA 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 |  Latest news Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia  Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for childrenArmenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan.Civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan People demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation again blocked streets in Yerevan on May 15.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. |
