I DO NOT SEE POLITICAL CONSEQUENCES FOR ARMENIA IN CONNECTION WITH SITUATION AROUND IRAQ, KOCHARIAN SAIDMarch 4, 2003 - 18:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I do not see any political consequences for Armenia in connection with the situation around Iraq," - incumbent Armenian president Robert Kocharian said in the course of the TV debate with presidential contender, People Party leader Stepan Demirchian held Mach 3 evening. In his words, it may result in fluctuation of oil prices, which can seriously tell on the country economy. Answering journalists' question how would the situation change if "Iran became the next target," R.Kocharian noted "if it is the case problems may be much more complicated." "Nevertheless, I am sure it will not run up to it," - he emphasized. 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 | Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers. Cumulative deposit on flexible terms: Byblos Bank Armenia's new offer Once the deposit is fixed, it can be topped up at any time, and interest will be accrued quarterly. BSEC Secretary General due in Armenia on July 1 On July 1, the Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) Lazar Comanescu will pay a working visit to Armenia. |