International community has big expectations from Armenian electionMay 12, 2007 - 16:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As result of the election Armenia will have good parliament and, consequently, good government, Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian said. The parliamentary election will reflect the political balance of forces in the republic, according to him."I hope the election will be held well. The will of the people should be realized. The interim reports of the international observers fix a positive tendency as compared to the previous elections. If today's vote concords with the tendency of the pre-election month we will receive a good assessment of international observers, Vartan Oskanian said. "The international community has big expectations from the Armenian parliamentary election. I was in Strasbourg on the eve of the election and the attention was focused on our vote. All are hopeful for a fair and unmarred election and I do not see reasons for a negative conclusion," he said, Novosti Armenia 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |