Newly appointed Ambassador of Benin to Armenia handed his credentials to RA PresidentMay 27, 2009 - 21:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Newly appointed Benin Ambassador to Armenia, Ayi Visinto D'Alemida (residence in Moscow) handed his credentials to RA President Serzh Sargsyan . Serzh Sargsyan congratulated the diplomat and expressed a hope that accreditation of the first Ambassador of Benin to Armenia will promote development of relations between the two countries. The parties emphasized the importance of collaboration between Armenia and Benin in different international institutions, RA President Press Service 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 | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |