Serbian ex-minister shot in BelgradeNovember 14, 2014 - 23:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Milan Beko, a former government minister and prominent businessman, has been shot and wounded in Belgrade, the capital, Serbian state television said, according to the Associated Press. The report says an unidentified assailant shot Beko twice in the stomach Friday, Nov 14, in front of his house in a residential area of the city and that he was rushed into surgery. A police official confirmed the report, speaking on condition of anonymity ahead of an official statement. Beko, 53, served briefly as a privatization minister during the rule of the late strongman Slobodan Milosevic in the 1990s. Beko started in the marketing business, but later set up his own company and served as a consultant. He is now considered one of Serbia's wealthiest businessmen. He has close ties with liberal Serbian parties and today's conservative government. Related links: 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, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |