Round table around coming election in Armenia organized in MoscowMarch 24, 2007 - 14:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the initiative of "Unity for the Sake of Peace" Fund and "Russia's Strategy" magazine a round table was organized in Moscow titled "Parliamentarian and Presidential Elections in Armenia and Russia's Interests". The press office of "Russia-Armenia" International Press Club informed the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist that outstanding Russian social and political figures, leading political scientists, scholars, experts on foreign policy and journalists participated in the works of the round table. At the meeting participants discussed, as some experts think, one of the most decisive stages of political development in Armenia, Russia's strategic partner-the May 12 parliamentarian elections and March 2008 presidential election.Some critical opinions were expressed concerning certain shortcomings in intergovernmental relations with sister nation Armenia, which also appeared in the rise of gas prices for the sake of representatives of monopoly business. Others expressed their worries concerning unjustified downtime in Armenian factories, which were given to the Russian side in return for Armenian debt. Some concrete offers were made in order to increase efficiency of Russian foreign policy in South Caucasus. Participants of the round table underlined that Armenia is one of Russia's frank and the most reliable allies, where anti-Russian moods have never found serious reaction and Armenia herself is capable of ensuring lawfulness and transparency in organizing elections. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |