Azeri media interprets Gerard Depardieu’s words out of contextNovember 22, 2010 - 21:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Renowned French actor Gerard Depardieu called on his compatriots to participate in donation campaign organised by Hayastan All Armenian Fund. The appeal of the French actor was posted on YouTube video-sharing website, where he said, “dear friends, I urge you to contribute to humanitarian actions of Hayastan All Armenian Fund.” According to earlier reports of Azeri media, the actor denied calling for financial support to Karabakh authorities within the framework of Hayastan All Armenian Fund program. Azeri media may be unaware that the Fund is engaged in organisation of humanitarian programs to support Armenia and Artsakh. This year, Fund activities are aimed at improvement of water supply in Martuni, Hadrut, Askeran and Berdzor. As freelance French journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net the funds raised as of today this year are ten percent more than in 2009, when France collected 1.3 million euros. Related links: 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |