Armenian, Lithuanian Foreign Minister pleased with political dialog between Yerevan and VilniusNovember 19, 2008 - 15:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Vilnius, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Tuesday with his Lithuanian counterpart Petras Vaitiekunas to discuss development of Armenia-EU and bilateral relations, establishment of cultural cooperation and business contacts between the two states as well as a number of regional issues, including the Armenian-Turkish reconciliation, the RA MFA press office reported. The top diplomats expressed satisfaction with the level of political dialog which can serve as a firm basis for further development. The Armenian Minister also briefed on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process and stressed the importance to continue talks on the basis of the Moscow declaration. 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |