Kocharian: Reforms Driving Force of Country DevelopmentOctober 13, 2005 - 18:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian President Robert Kocharian met with members of the Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), reported the Press Service of the Armenian leader. R. Kocharian noted with satisfaction that the EBRD-Armenia relations are converting to a more actual level. He specially noted EBRD active work with the private sector. Reforms are implemented in Armenia with confidence that they are the driving force of country's development, Kocharian stated. In his words, reforms resulted in a rather impressing economic growth and the joint programs with the Bank have a certain role in it. The parties also discussed possible directions of future cooperation. R. Kocharian said he would like the EBRD to participate in development of Armenia's economy more actively. 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. |