  Armenia stands ready to render essential assistance to ChinaMay 14, 2008 - 17:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's President Serzh Sargsyan extended condolences to Hu Jintao over the devastating earthquake in China, the RA leader's press office reported."On behalf of the Republic of Armenia I extend condolences to the friendly people of China over the devastating earthquake in southwest Sichuan Province. I share the grief of the families of those killed and wish soonest recovery to those injured. I am confident that the Chinese people will find the strengths to repair the damage caused by the disaster. Armenia, as a country experienced in elimination of earthquake consequences, stands ready to render the essential assistance," the President's message says. Monday's 7.9 magnitude quake was centered in mountainous Wenchuan County, about 90 kilometers away from the Sichuan provincial capital, Chengdu. Rescuers hiking over landslide-blocked roads reached the epicenter, pulling bodies and a few survivors from collapsed buildings. The death toll of more than 12,000 is certain to rise as the buried were found.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation  Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.“Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”.Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan.Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children |
