  UN WFP, Moscow's Armenian community to implement humanitarian programs May 21, 2011 - 16:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 19, Armenian Ambassador to Russia Oleg Yesayan met with UN World Food Programme's (WFP) Regional Director for Middle East Daly Belgasmi. At the meeting, the Ambassador thanked the program organisers for providing school food to children from vulnerable families. Mr. Belgasmi, in turn, stressed his respect for the Armenian nation, which intensified after his meeting with Charles Aznavour in Geneva. The parties reached an agreement on implementation of humanitarian programs involving Moscow's Armenian community, Armenian Foreign ministry 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 |  Latest 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. |
