NEWLY APPOINTED US AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA HANDED HIS CREDENTIALS TO ROBERT KOCHARIANSeptember 4, 2004 - 19:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today newly appointed US Ambassador to Armenia John Evans handed his credentials to President Robert Kocharian. Congratulating the diplomat on the appointment to the post, R. Kocharian expressed his satisfaction with the level of the Armenian-American relationships and pace of their development. During the conversation the parties touched upon the issues of bilateral economic cooperation and the partnership within the frames of Millennium Challenge Account. Strictly condemning the terrorist act in Northern Osetia the interlocutors underscored that the security problems take on special significance under the conditions of contemporary challenges. In the course of the meeting, Karabakh conflict settlement and regional security issues were discussed as well. In this view Ambassador Evans noted that the US is interested in stability and security in the South Caucasus. 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 | Armenia considers Cyprus as one of its main partners in EU - envoy Armenia considers Cyprus one of its main partners in the European Union, Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan has said. Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani. POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed. |