  Armenia, Italy to expand interparliamentary cooperation  February 3, 2011 - 20:35 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Ambassador to Italy Ruben Karapetyan met with Massimo D'Alema, the president of COPASIR (Parliamentary Committee for the Intelligence and Security Services and for State Secret Control) and Italian Senate's deputy chairman Vanino Kiti. The parties discussed a number of issues on Armenia-Italy relations, Italy’s foreign policy in South Caucasus, as well as cooperation in the framework of European structures. Karabakh conflict settlement, Armenia-Turkey ties were also discussed. In conclusion, the parties emphasized the importance of activating interparliamentary cooperation, expanding of Armenia-Italy parliamentary friendship group, increasing Italian legislative authorities’ awareness of Armenia and NKR, Armenian Foreign Ministry press service reported.   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 |  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 childrenMoscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said.Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19.Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |
