Chavez reiterates support for Syrian President AssadOctober 10, 2012 - 22:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has expressed his “support for the legitimate government in Syria”, according to albawaba.com. Chavez said that he would continue to support the "legitimate government" led by the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, during his first press conference since his reelection. "How not to support the government of President Bashar al-Assad since it is the legitimate government of Syria? Who to support? Terrorists, who want a transitional council, who kill people on all sides?" the Venezuelan leader said. "I do not know how it is that some European governments come together with the terrorists and do not recognize a legitimate government. We, of course, continue to support the legitimate government and advocate for peace in Syria," he added. Chavez reiterated that what is happening in Syria, where an armed uprising attempt to overthrow President Assad was "a planned attack" as was also, according to him, the fall of Gaddafi in Libya. "The government of the United States is one of the most responsible for this disaster," he said on the Syrian crisis. In addition, Chavez welcomed the position of Russia and China, who have blocked three times in the UN Security Council draft resolution condemning the regime of President Assad. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |