Arab League mulls recognising Syrian oppositionFebruary 9, 2012 - 17:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Arab League foreign ministers are to discuss a possible recognition of the Syrian National Council as the main opposition group at a meeting in Cairo on Sunday, February 12, Saudi semi-official newspaper Al Sharq reported citing Arab sources. The move is based on remarks made recently by Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal that recognizing the Syrian opposition group will be handled “within an Arab framework,” the report quoted unnamed sources as saying. “The ministers will also look into urgent solutions to stop the killing machine in Syria,” it said. It comes as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad continues to bombard and shell Homs and its neighbourhood, leaving hundreds dead. Outraged over the violence, many countries have withdrawn their envoys to Damascus with sanctions have bolstered, according to BM. 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 | 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 children Moscow 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. |