  Armenian, Kazakh Presidents appreciate political dialogue between the two countriesDecember 20, 2008 - 15:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Kazakhstan for an informal summit of CSTO leaders, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, the RA leader's press office told PanARMENIAN.Net The Presidents appreciated highly the level of political dialogue between the two countries and praised the Armenian community of Kazakhstan for strengthening of bilateral relations. They also attached importance to further development of economic cooperation and noted that new railway lines will help increase commodity turnover between Armenia and Kazakhstan.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
