Cooperation with WB Efficient for Armenian Economy DevelopmentOctober 18, 2006 - 18:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian President Robert Kocharian met with Director of the WB Yerevan office Roger Robinson, reported the RA leader's press office. President Kocharian said the years of cooperation with the World Bank proved efficient for the development of Armenia's economy. He pointed out to the programs targeted at reforms within the state administration and poverty reduction. The RA President wished Mr Robinson every success and voiced assurance that his further activities will be also very efficient. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. Civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan People demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation again blocked streets in Yerevan on May 15. |