Governor of Krasnodar Region Impressed by Volume of Construction Works in YerevanOctober 12, 2005 - 14:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Robert Kocharian met today with Governor of Krasnodar region of Russia Alexander Tkachev, RA leader's press service reported. Robert Kocharian noted that the conduction of the Year of Russia in Armenia gave rise to mutual visits and various events. Stressing the importance of cooperation with the Russian regions the RA President noted that it serves as a firm basis for the development of Armenian-Russian ties. In his turn, the governor of Krasnodar said he is impressed by the volume of constructions works carried out in Yerevan. He also emphasized that the Armenian community of the region plays an important role in strengthening bilateral relations. The representatives of the Armenian community are engaged in all the fields of life of the region, he added. The parties also discussed the Armenian-Russian economic ties. In this view Robert Kocharian marked that thanks to the activation of business ties Russian business occupies a significant place in the Armenian economy. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |