Talks on establishment of diplomatic relations with Abkhazia and South Ossetia underway in MoscowSeptember 9, 2008 - 15:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet Tuesday with his counterparts Murat Dzhioyev (South Ossetia) and Sergei Shamba (Abkhazia) to exchange notes on establishment of diplomatic relations.The Ministers are also expected to discuss draft projects on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance. Yesterday, Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev met with France's Nicolas Sarkozy, who arrived in Moscow for talks with his Russian counterpart. "Two new states have appeared. We have already developed a number of agreements, including that on establishment of diplomatic relations with them," Medvedev said. "Humanitarian, economic and military assistance will be also rendered," he added, Finmarket reports. 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 | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |