Lebanese to celebrate full liberation of eastern parts soon: presidentAugust 26, 2017 - 15:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Lebanon will celebrate full liberation of the eastern part of the country on Syrian border and returning of security and stability to the area, Lebanese President Michel Aoun said. Aoun made the remarks Saturday, August 26 in a ceremony to mark the 72nd anniversary of establishing General Directorate of General Security of Lebanon. Just like southern Lebanon, the eastern borders will be taken back from Takfiri terrorists, he said. He pointed to abortion of the terrorist plots in disrupting security of the Lebanese people. Aoun also emphasized Lebanon's confidence in security forces. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |