Ukrainian diplomats depart from pro-Azerbaijani course, expert saysJuly 18, 2011 - 16:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Absence of any serious differences between Armenia and Ukraine, as well as age-long peaceful cohabitation are important factors in improvement of bilateral ties, according to the expert at Ukrainian Meridian social studies center. As Oleg Smirnovstated, the recent visit of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan to Ukraine became a vivid proof that the authorities of the two courtiers are ready to actively develop political and economic ties. “There’s no sense in commenting on the reasons of political stagnation between Kyiv and Yerevan; the reason is well known and much discussed by media. What’s more important is Armenia-Ukraine cooperation perspectives which have serious potential,” he said. According to the expert, representatives of diplomatic and ruling circles of Ukraine have realized the necessity of the departure from a stringent pro-Azerbaijani foreign policy course, at the same time attempting to develop all-round cooperation with all South Caucasus states, Analitika.at.ua 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 | Second round of Armenia-Azerbaijan talks set for May 11 The second round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan will take place on May 11. About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. |