Russia-Georgia talks resume in GenevaNovember 19, 2008 - 14:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union made a new attempt Wednesday to get fractious talks going to resolve security and refugee issues from the conflict over Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, the AP reports.Eight parties were taking part in a one-day round of closed-door meetings Wednesday to build on the first attempt at negotiations that broke down last month after the parties failed to even agree on the format of the talks. The participants are Russia, Georgia, the United Nations, the United States and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. The talks were expected to focus on security issues and refugees but not to touch on border disputes The Russian delegation will be led by Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |