Armen Khachatryan notes increased Armenia-Belarus trade turnoverSeptember 22, 2011 - 19:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Ambassador to Belarus Armen Khachatryan hosted a news conference dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. During the event at the National Press Center in Minsk, the Ambassador briefed those present on Armenia’s development over the 20 years of independence, giving high assessment to Armenia-Belarus ties. The Ambassador specifically noted the increased trade turnover between the two countries over the last 10years of cooperation. Also, a series of celebratory events were held in Minsk, featuring an exhibit and an Embassy-hosted reception, with ambassadors, diplomats and representatives of Armenian community attending. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |