  Russian-Azeri relations will not develop to prejudice of Russian-Armenian cooperationJune 27, 2008 - 17:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian-Azeri relations will not develop to the prejudice of Russian-Armenian cooperation, according to the Armenian President.Commenting on Gazprom's intention to raise prices for gas for all CIS member states, including Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan said, "We understand this decision and understand that such issues are not political. We would prefer a gradual rise in prices." "ArmRusgazprom has supplied 90 per cent of the republic with gas and I think that the Russian giant will take into account the interests of its branch. I am confident that we will approach European market prices bit by bit," he said, Kommersant reports.   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 Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora  To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |
