Oskanian Briefed to U.S. Congressmen on Karabakh Settlement ProcessApril 12, 2006 - 18:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian met with U.S. Congressmen Jim Kolbe and Scott Garrett as well as MCC Chief Executive Officer John Danilovich, reported RA MFA press office. The interlocutors discussed the agenda of the Armenian-American relations, specifically the Millennium Challenge Compact. Assessing highly the assistance rendered to Armenia since its independence the parties noted the importance of transparent spending of the funds allocated by the MCC, public awareness and adherence of the Armenian government to the democracy principles. Besides, they referred to some regional issues including the Armenia-Iran and Armenia-Turkey relations. By the guests' request Vartan Oskanian briefed on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process. 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 | Atom Egoyan film coming to Golden Apricot Yerevan Festival Canadian-Armenian filmmaker Atom Egoyan’s latest film, Seven Veils, is the opening film at GAIFF 2024. Armenia denies more of Azerbaijan’s ceasefire violations Yerevan has denied statements from Baku accusing the Armenian army of violating the ceasefire on the border with Azerbaijan. Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations. French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province. |