  Hovik Abrahamyan, Rodoula Zisi discuss activation of interparliamentary ties October 14, 2010 - 15:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - While on visit to Athens, Armenian delegation led by National Assembly speaker Hovik Abrahamyan met with the deputy speaker of Hellenic parliament Ms. Rodoula Zisi, members of parliamentary committee for foreign relations and representatives of Armenia-Greece parliamentary friendship group. At the meeting, Armenian parliamentary speaker emphasized the historic similarity between the two nations as well as the high level of interparliamentary cooperation. He expressed hope for the oncoming visit of Armenian President to Greece to further simulate the development of economy ties and activate political dialogue. The parties also focused on Armenia-Turkey relations and Karabakh conflict settlement, parliamentary 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 |  Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
