Latvia to share European integration experience with ArmeniaNovember 21, 2008 - 14:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Thursday with Latvian President Valdis Zatlers, the RA MFA press office told PanARMENIAN.Net Mr. Zatlers said Latvia is interested in strengthening relations with Armenia and informed that he is planning to visit Yerevan next year. Congratulating Mr. Zatlers on the 90th anniversary of Latvian statehood, Minister Nalbandian hailed the political dialogue between Armenia and Latvia. He also briefed on the current level of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process and possibilities to normalize relations with Turkey. Touching of Armenia-EU cooperation, President Zalters said his country is willing to share its European integration experience with Armenia. In the framework of the visit, Minister Nalbandian also attended the Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator. On the same day he headed for Estonia. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |