Armenian archeologists engaged in excavations of Amenhotep III temple in EgyptMay 7, 2010 - 11:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s Ambassador to Egypt Armen Melkonyan met Thursday with Dr. Zahi Hawass, the Secretary General of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities to discuss Armenian-Egyptian scientific and cultural cooperation. Hailing Armenian institutes of archeology and ethnography engaged in excavations of Amenhotep III temple, he specifically thanked Egyptologist Hurik Surazian and archeologist Nairi Hambikian for their contribution to researches carried out in Egypt, RA MFA press office reported. 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 |