  US SUGGESTS ARMENIA AID ON CONDITION OF REFORMS IN SOME SPHERESDecember 3, 2002 - 19:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - US has suggested Armenia $1 billion aid on the condition of making fundamental changes in a number of spheres. According to "De Facto" agency, the reforms will concern 16 key points: starting with the human rights sphere and ending with the foreign investment legislation. The term of fulfilling the requirements is one year. In opinion of the US Treasury, the competition will be a stimulus for quick and accurate meeting of the demands, as a number of developing countries, where per capita annual income is less than $1435, also compete for the grant.  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 |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
