  Washington will present its assessment on Yerevan Council of Elders' electionsJune 9, 2009 - 20:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - US Embassy in Armenia has been actively following Yerevan Council of Elders' elections. Later, Washington will present its assessment on the elections, Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs, Philip Gordon told a news conference in Yerevan."We welcome the fact of elections into the Council of Elders. We're also aware of violations registered and when time comes, US will present its position," the American diplomat emphasized. Dwelling on RA Presidents decree on suspension of March event's Evidence Collection Group activities, Philip Gordon noted that such events have to be studied.   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 Topic Latest news Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.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. |
