  Moscow supports continuation of dialogue between Yerevan and BakuJanuary 22, 2010 - 18:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia actively supports the dialogue between Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Ilham Aliyev, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. "With regard to the forthcoming meeting of the presidents, we hope that it will continue the dialogue held between the Presidents Sargsyan and Aliyev last year. The dialogue was very intense, it has not led to some dramatic breakthroughs, but certanly strengthened relations between the two leaders allowing them to deeper understand the issues to be addressed. And we will actively support the continuation of this dialogue," Sergei Lavrov told a briefing in Moscow, RIA Novosti reported. Tripartite meeting between the Presidents of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia will be held January 25 in the Russian city of Sochi.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news 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.Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north.Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |
