U.S. makes new proposals on missile defense shieldSeptember 11, 2007 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We continue to consult with the Russian government regarding its concerns about the potential fielding of U.S. missile defense capabilities in Europe," said John C. Rood, Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe. New proposals were presented during the meeting of the Russia-U.S. working group. "We tried to use the proposals made by Russian President Putin for expanding cooperation in missile defense sector," Mr Rood said. However, he refrained from furnishing details. The Bush administration intends to field 10 interceptors in Poland and a radar in the Czech Republic by 2013. Presently, negotiations with the governments of the two countries are held. In response, Russia offered to jointly use Gabala radar base in Azerbaijan. The Russian delegation agreed to consider the package of proposals. The next meeting will be held in Moscow October 3, Echo of Moscow 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 | 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. Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. |