  NATO summit kicks of in BucharestApril 2, 2008 - 13:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The biggest-ever summit of NATO leaders gets underway today in the suitably imposing setting of Romania's Parliament building. NATO enlargement is on the agenda, along with the alliance's role in Afghanistan, aspirant states, NATO concept, cybernetic and energy security.Armenia's delegation led by Prime Minister and President-elect Serzh Sargsyan includes Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian, RA Ambassador to NATO Samvel Mkrtchyan and other officials. It's notable that Mr Sargsyan is scheduled to meet with the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs.   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 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. |
