Alfredo Mantica: Italy ready to strengthen ties with ArmeniaJune 6, 2011 - 16:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 3, Rome hosted consultation between Armenian and Italian Foreign Ministries. Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Arman Kirakosian and Italy’s Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Alfredo Mantica discussed Armenia-Italy relations and regional cooperation. During consultation, Mr. Kirakosian briefed Mr. Mantica on details related to organisation of 3 Venice-hosted exhibits dedicated to 500th anniversary of Armenian bookprinting. The events will be held under the aegis of Armenian and Italian presidents. Mr. Mantica stressed Italy’s readiness to strengthen ties with Armenia in all sectors of economy, Armenian Foreign Ministry press service 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 | Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. |