Armenia, India to expand decentralized cooperationNovember 13, 2010 - 11:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 12, within the framework of his official visit to India, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian visited Calcutta. The Minister met with West Bengal governor Mayankote Kelath Narayanan. During the meeting, the parties discussed the possibility of expansion of decentralized cooperation between Armenia and India, as well as cooperation perspectives of West Bengal with one of the Armenian regions. A visit to Calcutta Armenian school and a monastery founded by Mother Theresa were also on Foreign Minister’s agenda, ministerial 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 | 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. |