Russian PM congratulated his Armenian counterpart on Independence DaySeptember 21, 2007 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Prime Minister Victor Zubkov congratulated his Armenian counterpart Serge Sargsyan on Independence Day, the RA government's press office reported."Please accept my sincere congratulations on occasion of the national holiday - Independence Day. Close cooperation between the Armenian and Russian governments promotes partner relations in various fields. I am confident that your forthcoming formal visit to Russia will give an impetus to the development of bilateral ties. I wish you every success at the high post for the glory of the republic of Armenia and consolidation of the Armenian-Russian relations," Mr Zubkov's message says. 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 | Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. |