Arab League chief arrives in Baghdad for summitMarch 25, 2012 - 14:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Arabi arrived in Baghdad on Sunday, March 25 ahead of this week's Arab summit in the Iraqi capital, the first to be held here in more than 20 years, AFP reported. The summit, which runs from Tuesday to Thursday, is expected to tackle the ongoing conflict in Syria, the impact of regional Arab Spring revolts, as well as structural reforms to the 22-member Arab League. In its preparations for the gathering, Iraq has deployed thousands of extra policemen and soldiers and spent $500 million refurbishing hotels, summit venues and some infrastructure in the capital. 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 | Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. Armenian government besieged by protesters Protesters led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan poured into Yerevan’s Republic Square to try to surround the seat of Armenia’s government. Armenia, Russia agree on repairing railway destroyed in floods Yerevan and Moscow have agreed to repair a flood-stricken railway in northern Armenia. |