Putin to visit Israel, Palestine, Jordan June 19, 2012 - 10:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a working visit to Israel at the Israeli leadership’s invitation on June 25. According to the Kremlin’s press office, Mr Putin will attend the unveiling of a monument marking the Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany in the town of Netanya. On June 26, at the invitation of President of the Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas, Mr Putin will pay a visit to Palestine, where he will take part in the official opening of the Russian Scientific and Cultural Centre in Bethlehem. On the same day, Mr Putin will travel to Jordan at the invitation of His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Mr Putin will attend the opening of a hospice for Russian pilgrims built by Russia and located on the territory of a special archaeological site known as the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ on the Jordan River.   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 |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
