Zubkov: Armenia can always rely on RussiaMarch 25, 2008 - 13:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In conclusion of his working visit to the Russian Federation, RA President-elect, Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan met with Russian PM Victor Zubkov, the RA government's press office reported.Mr Zubkov congratulated Serzh Sargsyan on his victory in the RA presidential election and wished him every success in the office. He expressed hope that Serzh Sargsyan's long experience in the system of public governance will help to address effectively the challenges ahead. "We do sincerely want our friend Armenia to continue developing and Armenia can always rely on Russia," he stressed and added that all the promises made by the Russian side during the preceding meetings and the arrangements reached at the previous sessions of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission will be realized in full. The head of the Russian government said that in his capacity of co-chair of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission Serzh Sargsyan has made a valuable contribution to the activities of the commission by promoting and deepening bilateral relations. 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. |