French and German colleagues congratulated S. SargsyanApril 7, 2007 - 14:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin has sent a message of congratulations to Serzh Sargsyan on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Armenia, the RA Government Press Office reports. Dominique de Villepin's message in particular says, " I congratulate you on your appointment as the Prime Minister of Armenia. I am sure you will strengthen the work of your predecessor and continue to direct Armenia through the way of economic and political reforms with the same determination." German Chancellor Angela Merkel also has sent a message of congratulations. The message says, "Dear Mr. Prime Minister, I congratulate you on your appointment in this higher post from the bottom of my heart and wish you all the best and success. I am sure Armenia will continue reforms in democracy, formation of jural state and strengthening market economy. The German government will assist Armenia in this way as much as possible." 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. |