GUARDING STRATEGIC OBJECTS OF ARMENIA INTENSIFIED DUE TO MILITARY OPERATIONS IN IRAQMarch 20, 2003 - 18:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Due to the beginning of the US military operation against Iraq the guarding of all strategic objects is intensified in Armenia. Armenian police press service told "Arminfo" agency. According to the source, a complex plan of securing the objects of strategic importance is worked out and put in action. Let us note that the guarding of the strategic objects is also intensified in the states neighboring with Armenia - Azerbaijan and Georgia. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |