Syria’s main opposition group leaders seek meeting with LavrovJanuary 10, 2014 - 20:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The leaders of Syria’s main opposition group are planning to meet in Paris on Jan 12 with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, according to RIA Novosti. Syrian National Coalition secretary general Badr Jamous said Friday, Jan 10, that he and his group's president, Ahmad al-Jarba, were forced to cancel a planned encounter with Lavrov in Moscow scheduled for Jan 13-14 over time constraints. “We are short on time, which makes our visit to Moscow impossible,” Jamous said. “We have asked Lavrov to meet with us in Paris, where he will arrive for talks with US State Secretary John Kerry.” Lavrov and Kerry are expected to discuss preparations for the planned January 22 international peace conference on Syria, known as Geneva 2. The Western-backed Syrian National Coalition is reportedly facing divisions in its ranks over whether to attend the Geneva peace talks. Related links: 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 | idcoin: New tool in IDBank’s loyalty system IDBank has announced the launch of idcoin, a new tool in the customer loyalty system. U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. |