Armenia stands ready to render essential assistance to ChinaMay 14, 2008 - 17:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's President Serzh Sargsyan extended condolences to Hu Jintao over the devastating earthquake in China, the RA leader's press office reported."On behalf of the Republic of Armenia I extend condolences to the friendly people of China over the devastating earthquake in southwest Sichuan Province. I share the grief of the families of those killed and wish soonest recovery to those injured. I am confident that the Chinese people will find the strengths to repair the damage caused by the disaster. Armenia, as a country experienced in elimination of earthquake consequences, stands ready to render the essential assistance," the President's message says. Monday's 7.9 magnitude quake was centered in mountainous Wenchuan County, about 90 kilometers away from the Sichuan provincial capital, Chengdu. Rescuers hiking over landslide-blocked roads reached the epicenter, pulling bodies and a few survivors from collapsed buildings. The death toll of more than 12,000 is certain to rise as the buried were found. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |