Greece to ask for extension of loan agreement with euro zoneFebruary 18, 2015 - 13:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Greece's government confirmed it would ask on Wednesday, Feb 18 for an extension to its loan agreement with the euro zone, which it distinguishes from its full bailout program, according to Reuters. "Let's wait today for the request for an extension of the loan contract to be submitted by Finance Minister (Yanis) Varoufakis," government spokesman Gabriel Sakellaridis told Greece's Antenna TV when asked if an initial draft text rejected at this week's meeting of euro zone finance ministers would form the basis of the proposal. "All along deliberations are going on to find common ground, we want to believe that we are on a good path. We are coming to the table to find a solution." He reiterated that the government would not back down on issues that it considers "red lines" or non-negotiable issues. 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. |