Co-Prince of Andorra hopes for strengthening of ties with ArmeniaNovember 16, 2011 - 16:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Newly-appointed Armenian Ambassador to Andorra Vigen Chitechian submitted credentials to Joan Enric Vives Sicilia, Bishop of Urgell and Co-Prince of Andorra. At the meeting, the parties expressed hope for development of Armenia-Andorra relations, specifically in the framework of UN, UNESCO, CoE and International Organization of the Francophonie, Armenian Foreign Ministry reported. The Ambassador also met with Andorra Foreign Minister Gilbert Saboya Sunye, with cooperation-related issues on meeting agenda. 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 | 17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. Armenia: Top cleric to retain title as he bids to become interim PM Galstanyan said earlier that the interim government would be tasked with stopping the “destruction of our homeland”. Ex-mayor of Karabakh capital arrested in Yerevan Ex-mayor of the Nagorno-Karabakh city of Stepanakert David Sargsyan has been arrested for 20 days. 269 people evacuated amid severe floods in Armenia’s north According to the Interior Ministry, 269 people have been evacuated from their homes in Lori and Tavush provinces. |