Egypt Defense Minister to resign, clear way for presidential bid: reportMarch 26, 2014 - 17:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egypt's Defense Minister Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi is meeting with the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), where he is expected to submit his resignation from the military, Ahram Online reported, citing a military source. El-Sisi's resignation would be seen as the first official step towards running in Egypt's upcoming presidential elections, the campaign due to begin March 30. Military personnel are not allowed to enter politics, as per Egyptian law. The SCAF meeting is also expected to determine El-Sisi's successor as defense minister, the source said, adding that Chief of Staff Sedki Sobhi will likely be chosen. The new chief of staff will also be named at the meeting. Presidential hopefuls in this year's elections – Egypt's second since the 2011 uprising – will be able to apply for candidacy with the Presidential Elections Committee (PEC) on March 30, according to predictions. A new president will be named before July 17, interim President Adly Mansour said. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |