Armenian FM to participate in event dedicated to beginning of International Compact with IraqMay 2, 2007 - 20:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The RA MFA Press Office reports, Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian will depart for Egyptian resort Sharm el Sheikh May 3, where he will participate in an event dedicated to the beginning of actions that are supposed by International Compact with Iraq. The document was signed under the aegis of the United Nations and the Iraqi government. During the event that will be held on the level of foreign ministers, determination of the international community will be confirmed for assisting the establishment of stability in Iraq and reconstruction of the country, as well as improving living standards in Iraq. Almost 50 heads of delegations will make statements at the meeting. A resolution is expected in the result of the event. 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. |