  Putin: we are hopeful that one of initial visits of President-elect will be paid to RussiaFebruary 22, 2008 - 21:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin invited President-elect Serzh Sargsyan to Russia. "We are hopeful that one of the initial visits of the President-elect will be paid to Russia. I would like to send my invitation to him," Mr Putin said at a meeting with Armenia's President Robert Kocharian.The Russian President thanked Robert Kocharian for his contribution to the development of political and economic relations between the two states. For his part, Mr Kocharian said, "Judging by the recent years, relations have considerably developed. Armenia appreciates Russia's attitude and it's important that economic cooperation has become the basic element of bilateral cooperation," RIA Novosti reports.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali KhameneiRuling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countriesProtest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia.Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. |
