Karekin II, Ilia II discuss Vahagn Chakhalyan releaseJune 15, 2011 - 16:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During his visit to Georgia, Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II met with parents of illegally arrested Javakhk political activist, United Javakhk Movement Leader Vahagn Chakhalyan. As Karekin II noted, the issue of Chakhalyan release was raised during his meeting with Catholic-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II. On the threshold of the visit of Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II to Georgia, Javakhk Armenians signed a petition calling on the Catholicos to raise the issues of Armenian population during his meeting with Georgian officials and Catholic-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II. Those undersigned also requested Karekin II to address the illegal arrest of Javakhk political activist, United Javakhk Movement Leader Vahagn Chakhalyan. Over 1200 Armenians from Akhalkalaki, Ninotsminda, Borjomi, Tsalka singed the petition sent to Holy Etchmiadzin on June 9. 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 | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |