  Czech Republic attaches importance to Armenia’s participation in Eastern Partnership May 17, 2010 - 19:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer said that his country attaches importance to Armenia’s participation in the Eastern Partnership, as it aspires towards Europe. “We believe that this program will have a consecutive nature,” Mr. Fischer said during the May 17 joint press conference with his Armenian counterpart Tigran Sargsyan. The Czech delegation led by the Prime Minister will be in Armenia on May 17 and 18. During his visit, Jan Fischer will participate in an Armenian-Czech business-forum, as well as will meet with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Speaker of the RA parliament Hovik Abrahamyan. Besides, a meeting of the Czech Prime with Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II is scheduled. Jan Fischer will visit Tsitsernakaberd to lay a wreath at the Armenian Genocide Memorial.   Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
