Valdas Adamkus: Armenia is a special country for LithuaniaApril 7, 2008 - 19:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 7, Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus handed credentials to Lithuania's first-ever Ambassador to Armenia, Mr Giedrius Apuokas."Armenia is a special country for Lithuania and is in focus of entire Europe. Strengthening of Lithuanian-Armenian diplomatic relations will offer a possibility to form new markets and promote cultural exchange," the President said, IA Regnum reports. Before appointment the Ambassador to Armenia Mr Apuokas served as director of the IT department at the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry. Lithuania's Embassy was established in Armenia on October 1, 2007. 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. |