Eastern Partnership members met within the frames of "Humanitarian communication" platformJune 11, 2009 - 21:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 10, Eastern Partnership members had their first meeting in Brussels to discuss "Humanitarian Communication" platform. The meeting was attended by RA Foreign Ministry's delegation. Parties adopted a decision on the implementation of cultural projects aimed at establishing dialogue among regional organizations dealing with cultural issues. The program will ensure "Humanitarian Communication" platform for 6 member states, as well as facilitate access to "Youth in Movement" program. It is also planned to increase the funding of "Erazmus Mundus" and "Tempus" programs, thus broadening the scope of scientific research programs and reforms in the sphere of higher education. 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 | 17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. Armenia: Top cleric to retain title as he bids to become interim PM Galstanyan said earlier that the interim government would be tasked with stopping the “destruction of our homeland”. Ex-mayor of Karabakh capital arrested in Yerevan Ex-mayor of the Nagorno-Karabakh city of Stepanakert David Sargsyan has been arrested for 20 days. 269 people evacuated amid severe floods in Armenia’s north According to the Interior Ministry, 269 people have been evacuated from their homes in Lori and Tavush provinces. |