RA Foreign Minister invites his Greek counterpart to YerevanJanuary 19, 2011 - 19:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On January 19, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met in Athens with his Greek counterpart Dimitris Droutsas. The parties noted that Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s state visit will serve as a new stimulus in the Armenian-Greek relations. The two men also discussed EU-Armenia cooperation and programs implemented within this format. They attached importance to organization of consultations between the two countries foreign ministries, as well as boosting cooperation in international organizations. Bilateral, regional and international matters were in the focus of the meeting as well. Mr. Nalbandian invited his Greek counterpart to Armenia, the RA MFA 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 | 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. |