Oskanian Briefed to U.S. Congressmen on Karabakh Settlement ProcessApril 12, 2006 - 18:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian met with U.S. Congressmen Jim Kolbe and Scott Garrett as well as MCC Chief Executive Officer John Danilovich, reported RA MFA press office. The interlocutors discussed the agenda of the Armenian-American relations, specifically the Millennium Challenge Compact. Assessing highly the assistance rendered to Armenia since its independence the parties noted the importance of transparent spending of the funds allocated by the MCC, public awareness and adherence of the Armenian government to the democracy principles. Besides, they referred to some regional issues including the Armenia-Iran and Armenia-Turkey relations. By the guests' request Vartan Oskanian briefed on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process. 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 | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |