South Caucasus security to be in focus of Moscow talks with RA Foreign MinisterMay 27, 2008 - 19:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The rapid development of relations between Moscow and Yerevan is conditioned by rich political dialog which creates favorable atmosphere for perfection of cooperation in various fields, said a Russian Foreign Ministry official."The visit of Armenia's Foreign Minister will take place during a period when both Russia and Armenia confirmed their determination to preserve the line taken up previous leaders," said Andrey Nesterenko. "We are confident that the visit will help to cement the Armenian-Russian cooperation on the world arena," he added, the RF MFA press office reported. Commenting on the agenda of the talks, Mr Nesterenko said, "We plan to coordinate Russia and Armenia's approaches to urgent international issues. We also count for further close cooperation within the CIS, CSTO, UN, CoE and OSCE," he said. Security and stability in the South Caucasus will also be in focus. Moscow supposes that business contacts facilitate to resolution of conflicts in the region, according to him. Touching upon the Karabakh problem, the diplomat said, "Russia's stance on the issue is unchangeable. We intend to assist the sides in reaching a mutually acceptable decision and stand as guarantor." Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |