Armenia and Ukraine bound together by friendly tiesSeptember 21, 2009 - 16:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ukrainian President Victor Yushchenko has congratulated Serzh Sargsyan on Armenia's Independence Day. In his congratulatory address, he particularly states that both countries have made considerable progress in building bilateral ties based on principles of partnership, good-neighborly relations and mutual respect.«I am sure that joint desire to extend bilateral ties between Ukraine and Armenia opens new prospects for the development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the interests of our peoples. Profiting by the occasion, Dear President, I wish you health and success in your activities. May Armenian people live in peace, stability and prosperity,» Ukrainian President's press service quotes Yushchenko as saying. 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 | 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 Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |