Zubkov: Armenia can always rely on RussiaMarch 25, 2008 - 13:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In conclusion of his working visit to the Russian Federation, RA President-elect, Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan met with Russian PM Victor Zubkov, the RA government's press office reported.Mr Zubkov congratulated Serzh Sargsyan on his victory in the RA presidential election and wished him every success in the office. He expressed hope that Serzh Sargsyan's long experience in the system of public governance will help to address effectively the challenges ahead. "We do sincerely want our friend Armenia to continue developing and Armenia can always rely on Russia," he stressed and added that all the promises made by the Russian side during the preceding meetings and the arrangements reached at the previous sessions of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission will be realized in full. The head of the Russian government said that in his capacity of co-chair of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission Serzh Sargsyan has made a valuable contribution to the activities of the commission by promoting and deepening bilateral relations. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |