  Catherine Ashton: EU interested in formation of Eurasian Union December 14, 2011 - 10:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union is interested in the idea of formation of Eurasian Union between Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy said. Baroness Catherine Ashton told Komemrsant that they discussed the issue with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov in Moscow. According to her, the issue will probably be discussed at the Russia-EU summit in Brussels. “We continue strengthening our relations with Russia and Kazakhstan through conclusion of agreements which provide a new and firm basis for cooperation,” she said.   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 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 KhameneiRuling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countriesProtest 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. |
