The Cooperation Council between EU and Armenia held its tenth meeting on MondayOctober 26, 2009 - 20:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Cooperation Council between the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Armenia held its tenth meeting on Monday 26 October 2009. The meeting was chaired by Mr Edward Nalbandyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. The EU delegation was led by Mr Carl Bildt, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden. Ms Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy represented the Commission and Mr Diego López Garrido, State Secretary for European Affairs represented the incoming Spanish Presidency. The EU Special Representative for theSouth Caucasus, Ambassador Peter Semneby also took part in the meeting. The recent EU Foreign Ministers' Troika visit to Yerevan (20 July 2009) marked the continuing high level political dialogue between the EU and Armenia. 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." 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. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |