Agreement on coalition government formation signed in ArmeniaFebruary 29, 2008 - 15:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On February 29, Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan and OrinatsYerkir party leader Artur Baghdassaryan signed an agreement on political cooperation, the RA government's press office reported. The agreement reads, in part, "The February 19 presidential elections are of utmost importance for Armenia. Understanding the necessity of development and modernization of political system, resistance to internal and external threats; struggle against corruption and shadow economy, consolidation and development of security system; Necessity of deeper engagement in the international community, development of free and competitive economy as well as political process aimed at formation of healthy public relations; Necessity of formation of efficient and democratic institutes, establishment of competitive and partner relations basing on the results of the February 19 presidential election and taking into account that the number of votes given in support of President-elect Serzh Sargsyan and Artur Baghdassaryan exceeds 1 million (some 70 per cent of votes); Welcoming and accepting the proposal of the Republican Party of Armenia and President-elect Serzh Sargsyan to cooperate in the system of strategic government and assume the post of Secretary of the National Security Council, President-elect Serzh Sargsyan and presidential candidate Artur Baghdassaryan sign an agreement on political cooperation in the format of coalition government jointly with other partner forces for the glory and security of the state and nation." 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. |