OPCW discusses implementation of Convention on prohibition of chemical weaponsDecember 2, 2009 - 21:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 14th OPCW (Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons) conference was launched in Hague on November 30 to last till December 4. Permanent RA representative in OPCW Samvel Mkrtchyan represented Armenia at the conference. Before plenary sitting, Samvel Mkrtchyan met OPCW Secretary General Rogelio Pfirter, who expressed his gratitude for warm welcome and productive discussions offered during his September 2009 visit to Armenia.At the plenary sitting, Rogelio Pfirter presented the process of implementation of Convention on prohibition of chemical weapons, also emphasizing the importance of organization's anti-terrorism activity. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |