Medvedev, Gul discuss situation in TranscaucasiaAugust 23, 2010 - 17:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On August 23, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev had a telephone talk with his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul. During the conversation, Medvedev thanked Turkish authorities for support in elimination of the consequences of natural disaster in Russia. At the same time, Russian President expressed readiness to extend aid in a serious situation formed as a result of forest fires in western regions of Turkey. The parties gave high assessment to solidarity and strategic partnership level between the states. The two leaders discussed implementation of agreements reached at Medvedev’s May 2010 visit to Turkey, exchanging views on situation in Transcaucasia. The parties agreed to join efforts in achievement of peace and stability in the region, Kremlin press service reported. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. Civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan People demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation again blocked streets in Yerevan on May 15. |