Arab League chief says Russia's stance on Syria “might have changed”February 12, 2012 - 19:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi on Sunday, February 12 told a meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers that a message he received from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov shows Russia's stance on Syria “might have changed.” Al-Arabi, speaking at the start of the meeting in Cairo, quoted Lavrov as having said Russia supports the Arab League's efforts and would be ready “to expand the observer mission” in Syria, M&C reported citing DPA. He also told the gathering that the proposed joint observer mission to Syria by the Arab League and the United Nations being discussed Sunday would include diplomatic efforts. “Violence cannot be stopped without a vision agreed upon for the desired political settlement” al-Arabi said. “This mission must differ radically”. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |