  Patrick Devedjian appointed French Minister for Implementation of Recovery PlanDecember 6, 2008 - 14:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Patrick Devedjian, the head of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party has been appointed as Minister in charge of the Implementation of the Recovery Plan, a special ministerial post created for two years after the global financial crisis of 2008, independent French journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net President Nicolas Sarkozy charged Devedjian, his close adviser, with implementing the 26-billion-euro (33-billion-dollar) plan to help France fight the global slowdown. "This is a sensible plan. I will be enthusiastic and cautious at the same time," Mr. Devedjian said.   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 Topic Latest news Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC  Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |
