  Cooperation with WB Efficient for Armenian Economy DevelopmentOctober 18, 2006 - 18:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian President Robert Kocharian met with Director of the WB Yerevan office Roger Robinson, reported the RA leader's press office. President Kocharian said the years of cooperation with the World Bank proved efficient for the development of Armenia's economy. He pointed out to the programs targeted at reforms within the state administration and poverty reduction. The RA President wished Mr Robinson every success and voiced assurance that his further activities will be also very efficient.  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 |  Related sections Latest 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. |
