ALBRIGHT URGES BUSH TO PAY MORE ATTENTION ON PROTECTING U.S. INTERESTS IN CAUCASUSNovember 21, 2000 - 17:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 21.11.2000, MEDIAMAX, YEREVAN. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright urged George Bush to pursue a 21st century foreign policy if he wins the presidential election, tackling issues such as protection of national interests of the US in such "hot spots" as Korea and the Caucasus. Albright also stressed that the new administration of the US should primarily strive to help Russia safeguard nuclear weapons stockpiles, improve anti-terrorist programs, bolster Arab countries that support peace with Israel. --0-- 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. |