International talks on South Caucasus due in Geneva Oct. 15October 7, 2008 - 14:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - International talks on the South Caucasus will open in Geneva on Oct. 15.As a representative of the French Foreign Ministry told PanARMENIAN.Net the leadership of three international organizations, namely the OSCE, UN and EU, will hold a meeting a day earlier to consider some cooperation issues. "The problem of refugees and displaced persons will be in focus of the talks. However, any other topic may be included in the agenda, with agreement of the sides. Participation of Abkhazian and South Ossetian representatives is still being discussed. EU Special Representative Pierre Morel, tasked with the organization of the meetings, continues consultations," the French MFA official said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. |