OSCE Secretariat to assist Armenia in developing cooperation within organizationJuly 8, 2008 - 15:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's Ambassador to Austria Ashot Hovakimian handed the OSCE Secretary General, Mr Marc Perrin de Brichambaut a letter from Armenia's Foreign Minsiter Edward Nalbandian on appointment of Ambassador Hovakimian as RA representative to the OSCE.During the meeting, the OSCE Sec. Gen. said that the OSCE Secretariat is ready to assist Armenia in developing cooperation within the organization. For his part, Ambassador Hovakimian praised the OSCE as an indispensable structure for ensuring cooperation and security throughout Europe, the RA MFA press office reported. 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 | Atom Egoyan film coming to Golden Apricot Yerevan Festival Canadian-Armenian filmmaker Atom Egoyan’s latest film, Seven Veils, is the opening film at GAIFF 2024. Armenia denies more of Azerbaijan’s ceasefire violations Yerevan has denied statements from Baku accusing the Armenian army of violating the ceasefire on the border with Azerbaijan. 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. |