Russia-EU committee to address conflicts in post-soviet areaAugust 12, 2010 - 12:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On August 11, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had a telephone conversation with EU High Representative Catherine Ashton to discuss ways to combat forest fires, Russia-EU collaboration and formation of Russia-EU committee on foreign policy and security, which will address problems in the Middle East and post-soviet area. “Today, I called Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to express the EU's solidarity with Russia in the wake of the recent forest fires and expressed my condolences, in particular to the family and friends of those who have died as a result of this terrible event. I am extremely pleased that many member states are assisting Russia at this time and I would like to commend my colleague, Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva and her services for their efforts in this regard. Minister Lavrov also expressed his gratitude to Commissioner Georgieva during our phone call. I reiterated the EU's offer of support, both now and into the future", an official Press Statement of the EU informed. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |