RA President: armament drive and bellicose statements cannot promise good future for our childrenJune 23, 2010 - 13:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said that Armenia has repeatedly called on Azerbaijan to use the two countries’ possibilities for the establishment of stability and development in the region. “The armament drive and bellicose statements cannot promise a good future for our children,” Sargsyan said during a sitting on Security and Development in the South Caucasus - Armenia’s Role at Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Germany. The President noted that he says this as a man, who has gone through an imposed war, enjoyed the glory of victory, but will never forget the sorrows caused by the war. “Finally, as soon as economic integration processes are launched in the region, it will be easier to resolve the Karabakh conflict and secure safe and prosperous life for our peoples, in contrast to the current atmosphere of distrust and doubts,” he emphasized, the presidential press service reported. 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 | Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. Armenian government besieged by protesters Protesters led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan poured into Yerevan’s Republic Square to try to surround the seat of Armenia’s government. Armenia, Russia agree on repairing railway destroyed in floods Yerevan and Moscow have agreed to repair a flood-stricken railway in northern Armenia. |