Serzh Sargsyan calls for cooperationFebruary 27, 2008 - 19:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian opposition took up the call for cooperation, RA Prime Minister and President-elect Serzh Sargsyan told the parliament."I propose cooperation up to formation of a coalition government. We have already received signals from some opposition forces and will proceed with our work," he said. The PM also noted that the cases of confiscation of illegal weapons have increased in Armenia recently. "I do not see difference between an ordinary citizen and a political figure. Illegal weapons are confiscated no matter whether they belong to a political worker, parliamentarian or Yerkrapah member," he said. Asked about violence against MPs supporting the opposition, the Prime Minister said, "I possess no information about this but in case it's confirmed, the law enforcement will have to furnish explanations," Novosti Armenia reports. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |