  Greek Foreign Minister to visit Armenia in 2009December 6, 2008 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met in Helsinki with his Cypriot counterpart Markos Kyprianou to discuss bilateral relations and exchange views on possibilities to normalize the Armenian-Turkish relations and to resolve the Cypriot problems. They also referred to joint moves to strengthen educational, cultural and economic ties.Minister Nalbandian also met with Dora Bakoyannis, the Foreign Minister of Greece, the country which will assume the OSCE presidency in 2009. After a discussion of the Nagorno Karabakh settlement process, Ms. Bakoyannis said she will pay a visit to Armenia in 2009, the RA MFA press office reported.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC  Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |
