CE to Assist Development of Democracy in ArmeniaDecember 10, 2005 - 14:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Council of Europe will launch working out an action plan to secure sustainable democratic development in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, stated Council of Europe Deputy Secretary General Maud de Boer-Buquicchio at a forum in Brussels titled the Significance of European Cultural Legacy. «We will try to assist those countries in working out new political strategies to secure their sustainable development, strengthen democracy, civil society and intercultural understanding,» the Deputy Secretary General said. She hoped for the EU to be a partner in the project named Kiev Initiative. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations. French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province. Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan dies aged 67 Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan has died at the age of 67, according to a statement from the YSITC. CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says. |