RA President: the stronger Russia, a stronger country is ArmeniaJune 10, 2009 - 20:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Serzh Sargsyan has today visited the Russian Embassy to congratulate the staff on national holiday - the day of adopting Declaration on State Sovereignty. "I am very happy the Armenian-Russian ties are developing. Just a couple of days ago when I met with Russian President, we emphasized that bilateral relations are developing by every year," President stressed, wishing Russia and Russian people prosperity. "The stronger Russia, a stronger country is Armenia - this is what I have always said," Presidential Press Service quotes Mr. Sargsyan as saying. 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. |