Medvedev to Sargsyan and Aliyev: it’s time for agreementJuly 11, 2011 - 11:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Foreign Minister cast light on the contents of President Dimtry Medvedev’s message to Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders. According to Sergei Lavrov’s Twitter post, Medvedev said it’s time for an agreement [on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict]. “We are waiting for a response,” Lavrov posted. Last week Lavrov personally conveyed the presidential message to Serzh Sargsyan and Ilham Aliyev after the Kazan talks ended without result due to reservations Azerbaijan wanted to include in the basic principles. 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |