Nikolay Ryzhkov congratulated Serzh Sargsyan on election President of ArmeniaFebruary 26, 2008 - 17:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Member of the Russian Federation Council, co-chairman of the interparliamentary commission Nikolay Ryzhkov congratulated Serzh Sargsyan on election President of Armenia. "I wholeheartedly congratulate you on convincing victory in the presidential election. Your victory is a proof of confidence of the Armenian people. I am confident that in the tenure of your office the friendly relations between Armenia and Russia will strengthen. I wish you every success at the post for the glory of the Armenian people," the letter says, the RA government's press office said. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |