  ARMENIA TO CONTRIBUTE TO REHABILITATION PROGRAMS IN IRAQMarch 31, 2003 - 22:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's participation in the Iraqi problem will not be of a military but post-conflict nature, i.e. it will come out in contribution to international rehabilitation programs in Iraq. Deputy foreign minister of Armenia Ruben Shugarian told "Media.am" information center. He emphasized that under the conditions of a split of the world public opinion on the Iraqi issue Armenia should follow its complementary stand expressed February 6. At the same time the deputy minister noted that, having come against the war in Iraq, Russia nevertheless continued cooperation with the US, in particular in matters of struggle against terrorism.  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 About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation  About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty.Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |
