  Armenian Foreign Minister holds meetings in Strasburg May 12, 2010 - 12:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During his visit to Strasburg, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian held a number of meetings with CoE Council of Ministers 120th session participants. At his meeting with CE Secretary General Torbjorn Jagland, perspectives of EU reform and regional issues were discussed. Parties exchanged views on normalization of Armenia-Turkey ties and efforts towards Karabakh conflict settlement. Edward Nalbandian also met with Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar to discuss strengthening of bilateral relations, trade and economic collaboration, as well as activation of cultural exchange. Ministers also referred the oncoming visit of Slovenian President Danilo Turk to Armenia and bilateral business forum timed to presidential visit. Edward Nalbandian left Strasburg for Brussels to attend a North Atlantic Council meeting, RA MFA press office 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 |  Latest news Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution  Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said.Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway.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. |
