German official says world powers to press Russia on SyriaJune 13, 2013 - 16:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A senior German official said the leaders of some of the world's largest economies will press Russia's president to use his leverage as Syria's weapons' supplier to ease the fighting there, The Associated Press reports. The official said Thursday, June 13 that leaders at the G-8 meeting next week will push Vladimir Putin to use his nation's "particular influence to contribute to a de-escalation" in Syria's civil war, which the UN says has left 93,000 people dead. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity before the summit in Northern Ireland, said the leaders wanted to gather new momentum for a proposed conference on forming a transitional government for Syria. The official says the issue has become more urgent because of the "increasingly sectarian character" of the civil war, including the increased role of Lebanon's Hezbollah militia. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |