Days of Bulgarian Culture to be held in ArmeniaMarch 16, 2009 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA Foreign Minister Arman Kirakosyan met his visiting colleague Milen Keremedchiev on Mar. 16 in Yerevan. The discussion focused on wide spectrum of issues including strengthening of Armenian-Bulgarian collaboration, overcoming financial crisis consequences, as well as Bulgarian FM's views on stabilization of Armenian-Turkish relations.Arman Kirakosyah and Milen Keremedchiev stressed the high level of political dialogue between Yerevan and Sophia, as well as the active economical cooperation. The parties emphasized that specific steps are being undertaken to intensify cultural connections. Bulgarian Culture days are due in Yerevan on May 29-Jun. 6, RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs news service reported. 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 | Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. |