  Moscow expects democratic elections in ArmeniaApril 3, 2007 - 14:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia expects that parliamentarian elections in Armenia will be held in accordance with democratic norms, official representative of Russian MFA Mikhail Kaminin stated. He said Moscow expects that parliamentarian elections in Armenia will be held on a high organizational level. "We wish to hear estimation of the situation in the current electoral campaign of Armenia. Russia will assist the process of elections by sending to Yerevan Russian observers from CIS and OSCE," the Russian diplomat stressed, RIA "Novosti" reports.  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 Topic Latest news 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.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
