RA Ambassador to Russia to discuss Armenian Diaspora's problems with Russian governorsMarch 20, 2011 - 16:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Ambassador to Russia Oleg Yesayan will pay a working visit to the Siberian and Far Eastern regions of Russia on March 20-25 for the first time ever. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations with Russia, it will be the first visit of a head of the Armenian diplomatic mission to the aforementioned regions of Russia with a separate program aimed at boosting regional cooperation among the Armenian and Russian regions, as well as discussing and solving the Armenian Diaspora's problems in these regions, the press service of the Armenian embassy in Russia reported. As part of the visit, Yesayan is scheduled to meet with governors of Novosibirsk, Khabarovsk and Primorsky regions. Besides, he will hold meetings with representatives of the Armenian community of the aforementioned Russian regions, as well as will give lectures at Novosibirsk State University and Khabarovsk State University of Economy and Law. 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 | 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. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |