  FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER'S VISIT TO SOUTH CAUCASIAN STATES STARTSSeptember 28, 2002 - 21:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French foreign minister Reno Muzelye will start its 60 visit to the South Caucasian States September 30. The French high ranker will visit Armenia in early October. According to the French MFA reports, the visit is to evaluate the level of stability in the region suffering from the unsettled conflicts: the Karabakh, Abkhaz and the South-Osetia ones. The state minister will deliver the personal massage of French president Jacque Chirac to the three South Caucasian presidents. The French president again states about the determination of the official Paris to make all possible efforts for the peaceful settlement of the conflicts in the region.  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 |  Latest news Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
