  Armenian Cause Office head denies info on all Armenians’ readiness to flee Syria  August 6, 2012 - 16:22 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Head of Armenian Cause Office refuted information suggesting all Armenian community representatives stand ready to flee Syria. “Statements conveying Syrian Armenians’ willingness to leave the country stir up panic,” Kiro Manoyan told a press conference, noting maintenance and ensuring security as the community’s main goal. Dwelling on the statements, claiming that Armenian community backs President Bashar Al-Assad, Mr. Manoyan noted that it holds a neutral stance on the issue, conditioning the positive attitude to Syria’s current leader by Assad dynasty’s goodwill to religious and national minorities. “I don’t believe that power shift will negatively affect the national and religious minorities,” he said. Partner news  Top stories At the meeting, the parties focused on the prospects of bilateral relations, and cooperation in the framework of international organizations. Dwelling on the hike in gas prices, Iskandaryan said the change also affected other countries importing Russian gas. Armen Martirosyan noted that the price rise will further deteriorate the situation in the country, fostering emigration. In this connection, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian left for Strasbourg to attend CoE foreign ministers meeting.   Partner news |  Latest news Ex-leader Rafsanjani barred from Iran presidential vote – news agency  If true, the exclusion of Rafsanjani and Mashaie would leave the presidential race dominated by hardline conservatives.Cuba lifts ban on energy-sucking appliances’ imports 8 years ago, an energy crisis prompted then-President Fidel Castro to launch the so-called Energy Revolution, seeking to lower consumption.Shanghai Film Festival jury announced The fest announced that Oliver Stone will be receiving an Outstanding Achievement honorary award at the festival this year.Sylvester Stallone in talks with Steven Seagal for "The Expendables 3" Besides Mickey Rourke, "The Karate Kid" star Jackie Chan has agreed to join the film from director Patrick Hughes. |
