Armenia, Latvia to open embassies in Riga and YerevanMarch 9, 2011 - 20:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 9, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan left for an official visit to Latvia at the invitation of Latvian President Valdis Zatlers. The Presidents held talks behind the closed doors that were followed by an expanded meeting with participation of the two countries’ delegations. Sargsyan and Zatlers noted that the political dialogue between the two countries has become active. The two countries boost also cultural and educational ties. Referring to agreements reached during the visit of Zatlers to Armenia in 2009, the parties noted that some of them have been already implemented. Establishment of embassies in Yerevan and Riga was discussed during the meeting as well. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |