Semneby: all Armenian political forces should join to tackle crisisMarch 4, 2008 - 14:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan met Monday with EU Envoy for South Caucasus Peter Semneby.The delegation headed by Mr Semneby included Raul de Luzenberger, Ambassador, Head of the Delegation of the European Commission to Armenia, Andrey Didenko and Rasa Ostrauskayte, advisors for the EU Envoy, and Serge Smessov, France's Ambassador to Armenia, the RA government's press office reported. The officials focused on the recent disturbances and the possibilities to resolve the political crisis in Armenia. The authorities should exert every effort to smooth the situation and prevent a split in the society via political dialogue, according to Mr Semneby. For his part, PM Sargsyan said all those who initiated the crime should be called to account. He reiterated his readiness for cooperation, emphasizing, "We are determined to cooperate with all who wish stability and glory for Armenia," 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 | 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. |