Russia's representative may be elected PACE PresidentSeptember 10, 2007 - 14:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Federation Council's international affairs committee head Mikhail Margelov will be nominated for the post of President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in January 2008. In January 2007 Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis did not rule out that Mikhail Margelov may assume the office. Thus, for the first time in history, Russia's representative may be elected PACE President. "PACE has a special order of electing the President from deputy groups in turn. European Democrats, the Assembly's major group, is on the waiting list for next year. I have the honor to head it," Mr Margelov said. "I see PACE's objective in promoting European values which by no means infringe upon the originality of the Council of Europe member countries. Europe highlights religious and cultural dialogue," he added, 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |