Armenian, Lithuanian Foreign Minister pleased with political dialog between Yerevan and VilniusNovember 19, 2008 - 15:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Vilnius, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Tuesday with his Lithuanian counterpart Petras Vaitiekunas to discuss development of Armenia-EU and bilateral relations, establishment of cultural cooperation and business contacts between the two states as well as a number of regional issues, including the Armenian-Turkish reconciliation, the RA MFA press office reported. The top diplomats expressed satisfaction with the level of political dialog which can serve as a firm basis for further development. The Armenian Minister also briefed on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process and stressed the importance to continue talks on the basis of the Moscow declaration. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |