  RA President confident of development of strategic relations with RussiaJune 24, 2008 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev describes relations with Armenia as allied. "I am hopeful that our talks will answer the spirit of strategic and inter-allied relations between Armenia and Russia," Mr. Medvedev said opening a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan in Kremlin. "We will consider political and economic issues and touch upon social and cultural interaction," he said. For his part, President Sargsyan voiced confidence that strategic relations between the two states will develop. He also invited the Russian leader to Armenia, RIA Novosti 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 |  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. |
