Basically NATO Sec. Gen. is satisfied with parliamentary elections in ArmeniaMay 15, 2007 - 14:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer expressed satisfaction with the fact that parliamentary elections in Armenia were considered by international monitors to be largely in accordance with Armenia's OSCE and Council of Europe commitments. "I encourage the Armenian authorities to investigate thoroughly all complaints and to address the remaining problems identified by the international observers," Scheffer stated. " NATO will continue to support Armenia's reform efforts and to continue our strong cooperation in the Partnership for Peace program," Secretary General underscored. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |