US distinguished political figure of Armenian origin is to consult Bush administration on the issues concerning public diplomacy and programs regarding the Arab and Moslem world.

"It is early to speak where I will reside after I leave the presidential chair: in Tbilisi, Moscow, Washington or in my native village of Mamati", - the Georgian leader said.

Representatives of the armed forces of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kirghisia, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan participate in maneuvers.

Representatives of youth organizations of the South of Russia, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan participate in the First Congress of the Caucasian Youth held in the Russian town of Vladikavkaz.

One more representative of Republican Party of Armenia as well as "Orinats Yerkir" party elected for the parliament.

Law-enforcement bodies revealed and confiscated 76 kg and 839 grams of different sort of drugs in 2002 in Armenia.

In the course of the meeting the parties discussed the prospects of the Armenian-American military cooperation development and regional issues.

In the words of US House of Representatives member Christopher Smith, an impression is being created that the Azeri leadership does not wish these people to integrate into the society, and that is why does not allow them to settle outside the camps which are hardly fit for living.

The deputies of "Justice" opposition bloc will to all appearance take part in the coming sitting of the Armenian parliament June 19, in the course of which the program of the new coalition government will be discussed.

Armenian president Robert Kocharian visited yesterday the only kartodrom in Armenia called "Fast Kart" where he tried himself in the role of a racer.