RA Foreign Minister invites his Greek counterpart to YerevanJanuary 19, 2011 - 19:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On January 19, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met in Athens with his Greek counterpart Dimitris Droutsas. The parties noted that Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s state visit will serve as a new stimulus in the Armenian-Greek relations. The two men also discussed EU-Armenia cooperation and programs implemented within this format. They attached importance to organization of consultations between the two countries foreign ministries, as well as boosting cooperation in international organizations. Bilateral, regional and international matters were in the focus of the meeting as well. Mr. Nalbandian invited his Greek counterpart to Armenia, the RA MFA 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 | 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. |