Armenia, Latvia to open embassies in Riga and YerevanMarch 9, 2011 - 20:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 9, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan left for an official visit to Latvia at the invitation of Latvian President Valdis Zatlers. The Presidents held talks behind the closed doors that were followed by an expanded meeting with participation of the two countries’ delegations. Sargsyan and Zatlers noted that the political dialogue between the two countries has become active. The two countries boost also cultural and educational ties. Referring to agreements reached during the visit of Zatlers to Armenia in 2009, the parties noted that some of them have been already implemented. Establishment of embassies in Yerevan and Riga was discussed during the meeting as well. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |