Vigen Chitechyan received "Big Cross" royal awardJune 5, 2009 - 21:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the occasion of accomplishing his diplomatic mission in Belgium, Armenian Ambassador Vigen Chitechyan was awarded "Big Cross" royal order. Award ceremony was organized on June 3 in Palais d'Egmont. Diplomat received award for his contribution to Armenian-Belgian relations. After the ceremony, Mr. Chitechyan expressed his gratitude to authorities for their support during his tenure as Ambassador. Armenian diplomat said he had done his best to strengthen cooperation between Armenia and Belgium, RA MFA press service reports. 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 | Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. |