Serzh Sargsyan calls for cooperationFebruary 27, 2008 - 19:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian opposition took up the call for cooperation, RA Prime Minister and President-elect Serzh Sargsyan told the parliament."I propose cooperation up to formation of a coalition government. We have already received signals from some opposition forces and will proceed with our work," he said. The PM also noted that the cases of confiscation of illegal weapons have increased in Armenia recently. "I do not see difference between an ordinary citizen and a political figure. Illegal weapons are confiscated no matter whether they belong to a political worker, parliamentarian or Yerkrapah member," he said. Asked about violence against MPs supporting the opposition, the Prime Minister said, "I possess no information about this but in case it's confirmed, the law enforcement will have to furnish explanations," Novosti Armenia reports. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |