Armenian FM to participate in event dedicated to beginning of International Compact with IraqMay 2, 2007 - 20:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The RA MFA Press Office reports, Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian will depart for Egyptian resort Sharm el Sheikh May 3, where he will participate in an event dedicated to the beginning of actions that are supposed by International Compact with Iraq. The document was signed under the aegis of the United Nations and the Iraqi government. During the event that will be held on the level of foreign ministers, determination of the international community will be confirmed for assisting the establishment of stability in Iraq and reconstruction of the country, as well as improving living standards in Iraq. Almost 50 heads of delegations will make statements at the meeting. A resolution is expected in the result of the event. 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. |