24 countries including Armenia paid their 2009 regular UN budget assessments in fullFebruary 10, 2009 - 12:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As of today, only 24 countries paid their 2009 regular UN budget assessments in full, in spite of UN regulations. Only 20 countries paid budget contributions on time, Georgia and Armenia included. In early February 4 countries, including Latvia fulfilled their financial obligations. Each state's assessment is determined as a part of Organization's total expenditures. The contribution scale is established by General Assembly every 3 years based on economic development level and population size of member states. UN member financial obligations consist of three parts: regular budget assessments, peace keeping contributions and International Tribunal maintenance expenditures. Recently a new estimate was introduced for capital repair of UN headquarters in New York, UN news center 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 | 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. |