Armenian President to embark on a three-day state visit to RussiaOctober 23, 2011 - 15:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 23, president of RASerzh Sargsyan embarked on a three-day state visit to Russia at his Russian counterpart's invitation. On visit sidelines Armenian President will make a speech to Lomonosov Moscow State University students and professors, lay a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On October 23, President Sargsyan will be present at the consecration ceremony of a new Armenian cathedral in Moscow. The blessing will be conducted by the head of Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos Karekin II. Built at the intersection of Trifonovskaya Street and Olympiski Avenue, this is the largest Armenian cathedral beyond Armenia's borders. 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 | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |