Armenia welcomes regional cooperation initiativesSeptember 15, 2008 - 15:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Saturday with OSCE Minsk Group U.S. Co-chair Matt Bryza to discuss the ways to resolve the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, recent regional developments and the Armenian-Turkish relations, the RA MFA press office told PanARMENIAN.Net The Armenian Minister said that Abdullah Gul's visit to Yerevan can help the dialogue between the two states. As to Turkey's Caucasus Stability & Cooperation Pact, Minister Nalbandian said, "Yerevan welcomes the initiatives meant to ensure development of cooperation in the region." At the guest's request, the Minister briefed on the outcomes of his Georgian visit. The two also touched upon some international and regional problems. 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. |