Iraq to take relevant actions to open embassy in Armenia soonNovember 4, 2010 - 16:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 3, Armenian Ambassador to Iraq Murad Muradyan handed over the copy of credentials to Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari. Congratulating the Ambassador on his appointment, the Iraqi Foreign Minister hailed Armenia’s decision to establish its embassy in Iraq. Hoshyar Zebari noted that Iraq will take relevant actions to open its embassy in Armenia soon. The parties discussed matters of mutual interest, stressing the necessity of creation of a legal-contractual basis, what will allow expanding cooperation in trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian fields. The Iraqi Foreign Minister expressed hope that the Armenian Ambassador will contribute to boosting the Armenian-Iraqi friendly relations, the RA MFA 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province 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. |