U.S. extends $100 mln aid to Tunisia March 29, 2012 - 16:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States has pledged $100 million to the Tunisian government to help it meet its debt obligations for the year, Tunisian state media said on Thursday, March 29, according to Reuters. The pledge was given by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a telephone conversation with the Tunisian prime minister on Wednesday as part of Washington's efforts to support the transition to democracy after last year's revolution ousted veteran dictator Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali. "The U.S. administration... agreed direct financial support worth $100 million to the Tunisian state that will be dedicated to meeting Tunisia's debt obligations for the year," Tunisia's official TAP news agency reported. It also quoted the United States promising to encourage other countries to take similar steps.   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 |  Latest news “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens  IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
