Semneby: South Caucasus states pay special attention to Action Plans within ENPSeptember 5, 2007 - 17:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The conference dedicated to strengthening ties between the EU and its neighbors held in Brussels September 3 is a very important step for all member states, EU Envoy for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby said. "I am glad that Foreign Ministers from the South Caucasian states participated in the conference. This indicates that these states pay special attention to the Action Plans within European Neighborhood Policy. It's very important to fulfill the commitments set by the Action Plans, specifically those regarding democratic institutes, human rights and media freedom. These are fundamental tasks for establishment of close and trustful relations with the European Union member states," he said, Trend 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 | About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. |