BSEC member states should cooperate to resolve priority issues, U.S. saysOctober 25, 2007 - 19:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. attaches importance to cooperation aimed at security in the Black Sea region, safe transportation of the Azeri oil and gas to Europe as well as democracy development, the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Matthew Bryza said when addressing the session of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Black Sea Economic Cooperation. Mr Bryza also touched upon the situation in northern Iraq. "The U.S. labels PKK as a terrorist organization and will combat it jointly with Iraq and Turkey," the diplomat said emphasizing necessity of cooperation for resolution of priority issues, APA 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 | 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. |