Medvedev congratulates Sargsyan on birthdayJune 30, 2011 - 14:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sent a congratulatory address to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan on occasion of his 57th birthday. The message reads: “Under your leadership, Armenia is on its way to the state building, socio-economic reforms and strengthening positions at international stage. Progressive sustainable development of the country gained you a reputation of competent politician. Your personal contribution to development of Russian-Armenian ally relationship deserves great respect. I highly praise the atmosphere around our regular and fruitful contacts which boosts discussion of wide circle of issues of bilateral and regional agendas. I am convinced that mutual intention for deepening multi-aspect ties, development of economic cooperation and close coordination within regional units is the important factor of further strengthening of Russian-Armenian strategic partnership, support of peace and stability in Transcaucasus.” 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |