Bulgaria seeks strong high tech cooperation with IsraelOctober 22, 2012 - 16:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Bulgarian President Rosen Asenov Plevneliev seeks strong high tech cooperation between his country and Israel, The Jerusalem Post reported. Plevneliev, at a welcome reception at the official residence of President Shimon Peres on Monday, Oct 22, said that he was delighted so early in his presidency to be able to visit the Holy Land. “Bulgaria has gone through highly dramatic changes in recent years and has opted to be a progressive democracy,” he said, being particularly keen for more intensive high tech cooperation given that Israel has a reputation for being one of the most advanced high tech nations in the world. Plevneliev also invited Peres to be Bulgaria's guest of honor in Sofia next March when the country commemorates the 70th anniversary of its rescue of its Jewish population. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |