France is interested in establishment of peace and stability in CaucasusJuly 13, 2009 - 19:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France is interested in establishment of peace and stability in Caucasus, French Ambassador to Armenia Serge Smessov told a news conference in Yerevan. "France is interested in establishment of stability in the region. Activities of France in the capacity of MG OSCE CO-Chair and steps, undertaken by French President Nicolas Sarkozy during Russian-Georgian crisis of August 2008, serve as a good example," the French diplomat emphasized. According to him, official Paris pursues a number of interests in the context of neighborhood and collaboration with the region. "These interests are linked to European neighborhood policy, with France among its initiators," Serge Smessov noted. 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 | Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. |