RA FM hopes for normal electionFebruary 19, 2008 - 13:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I hope this will be a good election and we will have a legitimate President," Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian said after voting."I voted for peace, consistency, security and development of Armenia and I think I did the right choice. I am hopeful that the nation will congratulate the winner and we will stride forward. It would be advisable to hold the election in one round but we should be ready for a second round anyway. I apprehend some destabilization but hope that everything will be all right," he 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 | Caring for nature, we have started with ourselves - Team Telecom Armenia Team Telecom Armenia summarized the work undertaken within the company in the direction of environmental protection. Residents of border Armenian villages continue protests Residents of several Armenian communities in Tavush province continued protests into April 22 morning. U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. |