RUSSIAN PRESIDENT CONGRATULATED ARMENIAN PEOPLE ON INDEPENDENCE HOLIDAYSeptember 22, 2004 - 19:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - September 21 Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulation telegram to Armenian President Robert Kocharian on the occasion of the Independence Day. As reported by the Press Service of the Armenian leader, the message specifically says, "Please accept sincere congratulations on the national holiday of the country - the Independence Day. I am sure that the further strengthening of the Russian-Armenian strategic partnership is in harmony with the fundamental interests of our countries and has an important role in sustaining peace and stability in the Caucasus." It should be noted that the message ends with wishes of welfare and prosperity to the people of Armenia. Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. Partner news | Freedom House: “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Freedom House has published a report summary titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Aliyev: Change in Armenia’s Constitution key for singing peace deal Ilham Aliyev has declared that most important condition for signing a peace agreement is for Armenia to change its Constitution. U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. |