  Russia grateful that Armenian people lovingly preserve memory of solidarityDecember 8, 2008 - 16:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sent a message to participants in the ceremony of unveiling a memorial to the victims of the 1988 earthquake in Armenia and the heroic work of the rescuers, the Kremlin's press office reports. Mr Medvedev said, in particular, in his message: "On this day of the twentieth anniversary of the earthquake in Armenia we bow our heads in memory of the thousands of victims this natural disaster caused. It is with great respect and gratitude that we remember the courage of the rescue workers, who answered the call for help, and the labor of those who rebuilt normal life in the disaster zone. This great tragedy left no one indifferent. The sincere feelings of all those who came to help Armenia remains a shining example of solidarity and effective interethnic and international cooperation in natural disaster relief efforts. Russia came immediately to Armenia's aid at this difficult hour and made its contribution to the rescue operations and reconstruction work. We are grateful that the Armenian people lovingly preserve the memory of this solidarity."   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 |  Related sections Latest news About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old  In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched.CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions.Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha.Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. |
