  Armen Yeganyan attends Armenia-Canada parliamentary group meetingNovember 16, 2011 - 15:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 15, Canadian parliament hosted the first sitting of the restored Armenia-Canada parliamentary friendship group, with Armenian Ambassador Armen Yeganyan meeting with group members. At the meeting, the Ambassador briefed those present on priority issues of Armenia’s foreign policy. The parties gave high assessment to Armenia-Canada ties, with the Ambassador thanking the MPs for recognition of the Armenian Genocide. In conclusion, the Ambassador answered the questions posed by group chair Harold Albrecht and other members of the group, Armenian Foreign Ministry press service reported.   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 |  Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
