  EU will benefit from assistance to eastern neighbors May 17, 2011 - 15:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 16-18, the southern Polish city of Katowice is hosting the third European Economic Congress (EEC). As the European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek stated at the conference opening, the EP seeks to fully involve Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia in the Eastern Partnership program. “EU will benefit from assistance to its eastern neighbors as much as they will from the EU aid,” he noted. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, in turn, stressed the importance of “common Europe” concept, implying larger involvement of new states in the EU, AZE.az reported, citing foreign media publications.   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 |  Topic Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
