  Armenia can help West reach agreement with IranJune 22, 2009 - 18:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is the only country in the region which can offer U.S. and Europe a platform for talks with Iran and Russia, Richard Giragosian, director of the Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) , said during today's "Armenia at the crossroads of communications" international conference. "Armenia can help West reach agreement with Iran and help Europe to smooth relations with Russia," he said. At that Mr. Giragosian said that Eastern Partnership is not a threat for Russia. As to Armenia, challenges emerge from inside, but not from Azerbaijan or Turkey. "Armenia can become weak and unstable. Our strategic relations with Russia should not be vassalic. Russia for its part, should balance its position on Armenia," he said.   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 Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants  Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.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 20-22 |
