Serzh Sargyan: Russia has always played an important role in CaucasusNovember 17, 2010 - 19:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia strives towards the peace and stability in Caucasus, directing every effort to the search for a peaceful and long-lasting solution to Karabakh issue, Armenian President Serzh Sargyan stated. At the meeting with his Russian counterpart in Moscow, President Sargsyan thanked Russia for mediation in Karabakh issue settlement, expressing hope for its positive resolution. “Russia has always played an important role in Caucasus. I hope your efforts will yield a positive result,” Armenian leader stated, Kremlin press service reported. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. IDBank issues 2nd tranche of dollar bonds of 2024 On May 13, 2024, IDBank placed registered coupon bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBB2PER9. Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. |