  RA President thanks International Monetary Fund for cooperationFebruary 18, 2009 - 19:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sarsgyan met International Monetary Fund Delegation members: IMF Executive Director Age Bakker, Deputy Director of the IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department Lorenzo Perez and permanent representative of the IMF in Yerevan Ninke Omes, the RA leader's press office told PanARMENIAN.Net President Sargsyan assessed highly the cooperation between Armenia and the IMF and confirmed the authorities' determination to take action alleviate the impact of the world financial crisis on Armenian economy. Programs and perspectives of mutual cooperation were also in focus.   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 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. |
