France is interested in establishment of peace and stability in CaucasusJuly 13, 2009 - 19:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France is interested in establishment of peace and stability in Caucasus, French Ambassador to Armenia Serge Smessov told a news conference in Yerevan. "France is interested in establishment of stability in the region. Activities of France in the capacity of MG OSCE CO-Chair and steps, undertaken by French President Nicolas Sarkozy during Russian-Georgian crisis of August 2008, serve as a good example," the French diplomat emphasized. According to him, official Paris pursues a number of interests in the context of neighborhood and collaboration with the region. "These interests are linked to European neighborhood policy, with France among its initiators," Serge Smessov noted. 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. |