Russia could bring up views in favour of ceasefire in Libya at UN Security Council meetingMarch 22, 2011 - 19:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The French foreign ministry said on Tuesday, March 22 that Russia could bring up its views in favour of a ceasefire in Libya at a U.N. Security Council meeting on Thursday. Russia was among those who abstained from the Security Council vote authorizing military action in Libya and Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Tuesday an immediate ceasefire would be the best way to protect civilians. Asked about that position, French foreign ministry spokeswoman Christine Fages said it was a matter the Security Council could discuss at a meeting later this week. "All that can be discussed at the Security Council on Thursday," she told reporters. "That is exactly why we have such meetings: to evaluate the situation and decide what to do. I suppose that the Russian foreign minister or his representative will raise this point." Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi attacked a town near Tripoli on Tuesday after a third night of air raids on the capital, but the U.N.-mandated Western campaign faced questions over the future of its command structure, Reuters 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. |