Nalbanidian, Fassier discuss Karabakh settlementApril 23, 2008 - 14:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Paris on a working visit, Armenia's Foreign Minister Edward Nalbanidian met with Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador Bernard Fassier to discuss the current stage of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. During a meeting with Mr Jean-David Levitte, chief diplomatic adviser to the French President, Minister Nalbandian presented the new Armenians leadership's program on foreign and domestic policy. The parties also referred to issues of mutual interest and regional processes. Edward Nalbandian also met with Andre Santini, Secretary of State for the Civil Service for a discussion of development of intergovernmental ties and bilateral relations. On April 23, the Armenian Minister is scheduled to meet with Patrick Devedjian, Secretary General of the Union for Popular Movement, the RA MFA press office reported. 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. |