  Edward Nalbandian: new page is opened in Armenian-Cypriot relations  January 19, 2011 - 18:37 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - On January 17, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met in Nicosia with his Cypriot counterpart Markos Kyprianou. The two men discussed further development of the bilateral relations, specifically, cooperation in international organizations, organization of consultations between the two countries’ foreign ministries, implementation of actions aimed at intensification of cultural and economic ties. Nalbandian noted that the state visits of the Armenian and Cypriot President, as well as the reached agreements open a new page in the Armenian-Cypriot relations, what is proved also by the Presidents’ willingness to boost the bilateral cooperation. The parties also discussed the Cypriot and Karabakh conflicts, 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 |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
