WB CALLED ARMENIA AMONG COUNTRIES WITH FIXED PROGRESS DUE TO ECONOMIC REFORMSJanuary 30, 2004 - 21:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Forum dedicated to the analysis of the World Bank's activities in the European and Middle Asian countries was held in the WB headquarters in Washington January 28-29. During his welcoming speech WB President James Wolfenson stated Armenia among the other countries, where considerable progress has been fixed due to the economic reforms. According to the report by the RA MFA press service, Armenian President's chief adviser for economic issues Vahram Nersissiants represented Armenia at the forum. 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 | Atom Egoyan film coming to Golden Apricot Yerevan Festival Canadian-Armenian filmmaker Atom Egoyan’s latest film, Seven Veils, is the opening film at GAIFF 2024. Armenia denies more of Azerbaijan’s ceasefire violations Yerevan has denied statements from Baku accusing the Armenian army of violating the ceasefire on the border with Azerbaijan. Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations. French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province. |