  WB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARRIVING IN YEREVANJune 12, 2003 - 18:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - World Bank (WB) executive director Ad Melkert is arriving in Yerevan today. According to a report by the WB Yerevan office, Melkert will familiarize himself with the course of realization of WB projects, specifically, with the program of the Social Investment Fund, will meet with Armenian president Robert Kocharian. The agreement on realization of the second credit program of the Fund costing $20 million was signed in 2000. The program is designed for 5.5 years and provides for financing some 500 projects in regions of Armenia.  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 |  Latest news CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia  The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says.Armenia officially recognises Palestine's statehood Armenia has officially recognised Palestine as a state, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.Blinken urges Aliyev to conclude peace deal with Armenia “without delay” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Thursday, June 20.Joe Manganiello visits Armenian Genocide memorial Hollywood star Joe Manganiello has visited the Armenian Genocide memorial in Yerevan, according to the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute. |
