Armenia and France have to expand decentralized collaborationJuly 4, 2009 - 15:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met the Mayor of Bourg-les-Valence in France, Senator Bernard Piras. Welcoming the guest, RA FM thanked the Mayor for his efforts aimed at establishment of closer collaboration between twin cities Bourg-les-Valence and Talin. Edward Nalbandian emphasized the importance of decentralized collaboration between Armenia and France. In his turn, Bernard Piras stressed the importance of Bourg-les-Valence Armenians' participation in the life of the city. The parties' touched upon the issues related to the work conducted within Armenia-France Faction of French Senate activities' framework. RA Foreign Minister gave high assessment to the personal contribution of the French Senator in interparliamentary collaboration strengthening, RA MFA Press 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 | Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. |