  Armenia to develop cooperation with Russia and U.S.September 4, 2008 - 18:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said the republic will develop strategic relations with Russia and use the potential of Armenian-Russian relations, the RA leader's press office reported. "During a meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev we discussed implementation of a number of joint programs," he said, adding that Armenia will continue strengthening relations with the United States as well. "The Armenia-U.S. relations include numerous programs, specifically the Millennium Challenge Account," President Sargsyan said. Stressing the importance of cooperation with the European Union, the President said, "Implementation of the Action Plan is under my control. I have instructed our diplomats to develop a strategy of relations with Eastern European and Baltic states to promote the process of reforms."   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 |  Latest news 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 childrenMoscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said.Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19.Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |
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