Russia-Georgia talks resume in GenevaNovember 19, 2008 - 14:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union made a new attempt Wednesday to get fractious talks going to resolve security and refugee issues from the conflict over Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia, the AP reports.Eight parties were taking part in a one-day round of closed-door meetings Wednesday to build on the first attempt at negotiations that broke down last month after the parties failed to even agree on the format of the talks. The participants are Russia, Georgia, the United Nations, the United States and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. The talks were expected to focus on security issues and refugees but not to touch on border disputes The Russian delegation will be led by Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin. 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 | Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. |