Vartan Oskanian and Levan Varshalomidze discussed Armenia-Ajaria cooperationJuly 27, 2007 - 17:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian, who is currently in Georgia, visited Ajaria and met with Prime Minister Levan Varshalomidze. The parties discussed the Armenia-Ajaria economic cooperation and opening of the Armenian Consulate General in Batumi. The RA FM also attended the Church of the Saviour in Batumi and met with spiritual leader of Armenians of Ajaria, celibate priest Kirakos Davtyan. July 28 Minister Oskanian will pay a call to Javakhk to meet with the Armenian community and Georgian MPs of Armenian origin as well as shepherd Babken Salboyan. On the same day he will meet with diplomats and heads of the international organizations accredited in Georgia, the RA MFA press office reported. 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. |