MILITARY OPERATIONS IN IRAQ NOT TO TELL ON WB ACTIVITIES IN ARMENIAMarch 20, 2003 - 18:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The military operations in Iraq will by no means tell on the World Bank activities in Armenia. As reported by "Arka" agency, WB Yerevan office director Roger Robinson told journalists today. He noted that the war in Iraq "can tell on the Armenian economy and even negatively influence the flow of investments." "I do not know what can happen tomorrow, and thus I cannot make concrete forecasts," - R. Robinson said. He assured that in any case the World Bank contribution to the Armenian government would not change. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |