  Millennium Challenge Program in Armenia may be stoppedMarch 16, 2007 - 17:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Millennium Challenge Program in Armenia may be stopped if big problems are witnessed in the republic, for example if election is declared invalid, postponed or cancelled," said John Danilovich, Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. "I am hopeful that there will happen nothing of the kind in the near future. A month ago I had a conversation with Armenian President Robert Kocharian," he said. When asked by Congressman Knollenberg whether recall of funds allocated to Armenia is possible, Mr Danilovich said, "The allocated funds are not subject to return. The money is spent immediately upon going into the program, reports RFE/RL. The U.S. government is expected to allot $235 million to Armenia for fiscal 2008.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
