Armenian MPs to observe parliamentary elections in RussiaNovember 1, 2007 - 12:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Assembly Speaker, Tigran Torosian, currently in Petersburg participating in the 29th plenary session of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly, met with Boris Gryzlov, the chairman of the Russian State Duma, to discuss interparliamentary cooperation and other issues of mutual concern, the RA NA press office reported.Mr Gryzlov informed the Armenian Speaker that United Russia party will participate in the forthcoming elections with number 10. The campaign starts December 3 and the party led by President Putin claims success in the elections. Wishing the United Russia party every success, Mr Torosian voiced assurance that cooperation in the international structures and bilateral relations will develop dynamically after the elections and stressed the importance of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly activities. He said an Armenian parliamentary mission will observe the election process. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |