A NUMBER OF ARMENIANS AWARDED FOR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIAL-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF CHINASeptember 30, 2002 - 22:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Some 50 foreign specialists were decorated with "Order of friendship - 2002" for exceptional contribution to the cause of economic development and social progress in China on the country government's decision. As reported by "Xin Hua" agency, the list involves specialists from 19 countries including Armenia, Austria, Belarus and Brazil. Expressing gratitude to all the foreign specialists, who had contributed to the country development, Chinese Vice-Premier Qian Qichen stated at the decorating ceremony, that the corresponding provisions of law would be perfected to further improve the working and life conditions of foreign specialists in China. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |