  RA President: opposition's activities amount to coup d'etat attemptFebruary 23, 2008 - 18:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Robert Kocharian held a special meeting with leaders of the National Security Council, the President's press office said. The participants discussed the situation in the republic.Assessing the opposition's activities as an attempt of coup d'etat, President Kocharian said that the response will be drastic and sharp. "Stability of the state can't be an article of commerce," he said. The National Security Council leaders assured the President that all units are on alert and are ready to follow the instructions issued by him.   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 Topic 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. |
