Armenian Vice-Speaker: Communication Quality Will Enhance upon Selling ArmenTelOctober 10, 2006 - 18:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - «I do not know for sure who bought ArmenTel, I do not know the details, but I am sure that our communication quality will enhance. Arab communication is just fabulous,» Armenian Vice-Speaker Vahan Hovhannisyan stated at a news conference in Yerevan. In his words, irrespective of who becomes the next owner of ArmenTel, the most important thing is effectiveness, transparency of the deal and absence of corruption. 90% of ArmenTel shares, that were held by OTE Greek company, according to unofficial reports, are sold to Arab consortium Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (ETISALAT)/Istithmar PJSC/Emergent Telecom Ventures (ETV). 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |