Russian PM congratulated his Armenian counterpart on Independence DaySeptember 21, 2007 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Prime Minister Victor Zubkov congratulated his Armenian counterpart Serge Sargsyan on Independence Day, the RA government's press office reported."Please accept my sincere congratulations on occasion of the national holiday - Independence Day. Close cooperation between the Armenian and Russian governments promotes partner relations in various fields. I am confident that your forthcoming formal visit to Russia will give an impetus to the development of bilateral ties. I wish you every success at the high post for the glory of the republic of Armenia and consolidation of the Armenian-Russian relations," Mr Zubkov's message says. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province 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. |