Mubarak: Karabakh conflict resolution to bring about stability to Central AsiaApril 16, 2007 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met with his visiting Armenian counterpart Robert Kocharian Saturday to probe the developments in the Middle East and Central Asia, a senior Egyptian official said. Mubarak and Kocharian discussed the Iranian nuclear file, situation in Iraq and the Gulf, Presidential spokesman Suleiman Awwad said. Armenia, which shares its southern borders with Iran, was particularly interested in Tehran's nuclear file, he added. Turning to the situation in Central Asia, the two leaders focused on the conflict over Nagorno Karabakh and Mubarak called for a peaceful settlement for the dispute to bring about stability to Central Asia, Awwad added. In addition, the two presidents discussed means to promote bilateral cooperation, especially in fields of trade exchange and joint investments. Egypt and Armenia are expected to sign a number of agreements and cooperation protocols in various sectors, the spokesman said. Kocharian, who arrived here earlier in the day, is on a three-day visit to Egypt, during which he will also meet with Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa on regional issues, including efforts to make a breakthrough in the stalled Mideast peace process, Middle East News Agency reports. 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 | Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life, Strong Mind IDBank and Idram summarize the results of the May program of “The Power of One Dram”. Yerevan State University, Ucom sign Memorandum of Cooperation Rector of Yerevan State University Hovhannes Hovhannisyan and General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian signed the memorandum. EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. |