RA President and CMCE chairman discussed domestic situation in ArmeniaFebruary 25, 2008 - 19:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Robert Kocharian met Monday with chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (CMCE), Foreign Minister of Slovakia Ján Kubi, to discuss the post-election situation in the republic and the Armenian-Slovakian cooperation, the RA leader's press office reports.Mr Kubi praised restraint of the authorities under the trying circumstances. "Democracy is first of all respect for the law," he noted. When considering the Armenian-Slovakian relation, the top officials stressed the importance of economic cooperation. Mr Kubi that at least three Slovakian government members will visit Armenia this year, what will promote development of relations. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |