Medvedev to Sargsyan and Aliyev: it’s time for agreementJuly 11, 2011 - 11:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Foreign Minister cast light on the contents of President Dimtry Medvedev’s message to Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders. According to Sergei Lavrov’s Twitter post, Medvedev said it’s time for an agreement [on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict]. “We are waiting for a response,” Lavrov posted. Last week Lavrov personally conveyed the presidential message to Serzh Sargsyan and Ilham Aliyev after the Kazan talks ended without result due to reservations Azerbaijan wanted to include in the basic principles. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |