ARMENIA ELECTED MEMBER OF UN UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION COUNCILOctober 1, 2004 - 18:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Within the framework of the UN Universal Postal Union (UPU) 3-rd congress, election of the UPU leadership and other structures was held in Bucharest September 29. A representative of France was elected UPU International Bureau director, while a Chinese representative became his deputy. As reported by the Press Service of the foreign department of Armenia, the country was elected member of the UPU executive council, which has 40 member states and coordinates the UPU activities. It should be noted that the UPU is a specialized agency of the United Nations, which forms a unified postal territory with easy international exchange of mail between states. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |