Lukashenko has "very interesting proposal" involving CaucasusMay 24, 2024 - 13:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has said he has "a very interesting proposal" involving the Caucasus region, which he discussed "very seriously" during a recent trip to Azerbaijan, media reports from Belarus reveal. Lukashenko made the remarks at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin who arrived in Belarus on Thursday, May 23 for a two-day visit as part of several foreign tours to kick off his fifth term in office. Lukashenko’s remarks came one day after Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia, their ally. Photo. Ria Novosti 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 | Shoghakat Vardanyan’s “1489” to be screened at GAIFF 2024 Shoghakat Vardanyan’s “1489” will be screened at the Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival 2024, the Festival reveals. Yerevan to host 6th meeting of Asia Initiative Yerevan will host the meeting on June 24-25, according to statements from Armenia’s State Revenue Committee and the Asia Initiative. Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Doors to Armenia squad closed for me Former captain of the national football team, Inter midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has said doors to the national squad are closed for him. EU welcomes Armenia's proposal for ceasefire monitoring mechanism Toivo Klaar, EU's Special Representative for South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, welcomed the proposal. |