  Simmons hopes NATO can contribute to resolution of conflicts in Black Sea regionJanuary 14, 2008 - 18:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO is ready to contribute to resolution of conflicts in the Black Sea region, NATO's Special Representative for South Caucasus and Central Asia Robert Simmons said in his address to Enlarged Black Sea Region: Prospects of International and Regional Security international conference."NATO can play a significant role in establishment of stability in the region," he said. "Development of cooperation, resolution of energy sources problems and boost of commodity turnover is essential for the region," he said.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest 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. |
