UN General Assembly opens its 64th session in New YorkSeptember 16, 2009 - 16:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - UN General Assembly has opened its 64th session in New York. An important component of the meeting will be a general political discussion with the participation of state and government leaders, as well as foreign ministers. This year's session is scheduled for September 23-30.More than 100 state leaders will this time gather in UN headquarters. General political debates will also be attended by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. That will be Russian leader's debut in General Assembly. Russian President is scheduled to deliver his speech on September 23, the first day of the meeting. The same day, US President Barack Obama is to address the international community from UN tribunal. Many people expect him to start a correspondence debate with Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad who is also scheduled to make a speech the same day. Libian leader Muamar Kaddafi is also expected to surprise public. Early in September, US Ambassador to UN Suzan Rice asked Colonel to refrain from attacking statements against US. 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 | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |