Armenia, Latvia to open embassies in Riga and YerevanMarch 9, 2011 - 20:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 9, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan left for an official visit to Latvia at the invitation of Latvian President Valdis Zatlers. The Presidents held talks behind the closed doors that were followed by an expanded meeting with participation of the two countries’ delegations. Sargsyan and Zatlers noted that the political dialogue between the two countries has become active. The two countries boost also cultural and educational ties. Referring to agreements reached during the visit of Zatlers to Armenia in 2009, the parties noted that some of them have been already implemented. Establishment of embassies in Yerevan and Riga was discussed during the meeting as well. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |