  RA MFA annual report: Yerevan took initial step to normalize relations with AnkaraJanuary 21, 2009 - 18:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - After the February presidential election and subsequent formation of the Armenian government, President Serzh Sargsyan invited his Turkish counterpart to Yerevan as an attempt to thaw the ice in bilateral relations, says 2008 annual report issued by the Armenian Foreign Ministry. President Sargsyan's invitation was welcomed by the international community and the dialogue was continued by Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Edward Nalbandian and Ali Babacan, the report says.   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 Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation  Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.“Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”.Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan.Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children |
