  Russian-Armenian friendly ties strengthening, RF President says  September 21, 2010 - 13:09 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sent a congratulatory address to his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan on occasion of Armenian Independence Day. The letter says, in part, “I sincerely congratulate you on your national holiday, the Independence Day. During my recent visit to Armenia¸ I got added evidence that the centuries-old friendly traditions between our nations tend to strengthen… Today, Russia and Armenia build strategic partnership, hold intense political dialogue and coordinate actions at the international arena. We achieved success in economic and humanitarian fields. I am confident that implementation of joint agreements will serve for the glory of our nations and promote stability in the Transcaucasia.”   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 |  Latest 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 childrenMoscow 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. |
