OPCW appreciates cooperation with ArmeniaAugust 29, 2011 - 13:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Newly appointed ambassador of Armenia to the Organization for Prohibition for Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Dzyunik Aghajanyan, who is also Armenia’s ambassador to the Netherlands, handed credentials to the director of the Organization Ahmet Üzümcü, reported the press office of the RA Foreign Ministry. During the meeting, Mr. Üzümcü highly appreciated collaboration with Armenia, stressing that the country completely fulfilled its obligations under the relevant convention. The parties also discussed issues still pending for settlement. Amb. Aghajanyan underscored the significance of regional cooperation in MDW nonproliferation and creation of flexible mechanisms to resist the existing challenges. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |