Belarus' Lukashenko to visit Azerbaijan on April 13April 12, 2021 - 18:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko will pay a visit to Azerbaijan on April 13, BelTA reports citing the press service of the Belarusian leader. Lukashenko and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev are scheduled to have two meetings – one informal and one official. The two are expected to weigh in on trade and economic cooperation, joint projects in the manufacturing sector and food supplies, processing of agricultural products. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |