U.S. diplomats hope for soonest resolution of Armenian crisisMarch 3, 2008 - 18:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 1, Armenia's Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan has phone conversations with Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried and his deputy, OSCE Minsk Group Co-chair Matthew Bryza. The U.S. diplomats voiced hope for soonest resolution of the political crisis via peaceful dialogue. For his part, thanking the American counterparts for support, PM Sargsyan assured that the Armenian government will do its utmost to avoid violence and restore public order and stability. On March 1, Armenia's President Robert Kocharian declared a 20-day emergency rule in Yerevan. 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 | Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan. Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children |