Serge Sargsyan, Condoleezza Rice discussed Karabakh processOctober 24, 2007 - 16:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - October 23, Armenian Prime Minister Serge Sargsyan met with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.During the meeting, PM Sargsyan briefed on the process of democratic and economic reforms in Armenia. "The May 12 parliamentary elections conveyed an impulse to perfection of the electoral system," he said. On behalf of the U.S. government, Ms. Rice said the U.S. will assist Armenia in organization of the 2008 presidential election. The parties also discussed the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process. "Azerbaijan's bellicose statements do not contribute to resolution of the conflict," the Armenian Prime Minister said. Besides, Sargsyan and Rice referred to Armenia's relations with neighbor states, security and energy issues, Armenia's participation in peacekeeping mission, etc. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |