RA President: Baku’s lies are outrageousJune 22, 2010 - 16:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently on a visit to Germany, RA President Serzh Sargsyan met with representatives of the country’s Armenian community and spiritual leader of German Armenians, Garegin Bekchyan. During the meeting, Serzh Sargsyan thanked German Armenians for their consistent aid to Armenia and NKR, international recognition of Armenian Genocide, as well as their contribution to preservation of Armenian identity. RA President replied audience’s questions on Karabakh conflict, Armenia-Turkey rapprochement and international recognition of Armenian Genocide. “Today, we’re facing Azeri society’s major flood of protest against Armenia. Representatives of Azeri media are researching the origin of European, Russian or U.S. politicians for signs of Armenian blood. Indications of anti-Armenian ideology are perceived everywhere. Vastly financed, Baku’s lies are outrageous. I urge Armenians worldwide to struggle against Azerbaijan’s inhuman propaganda,” Armenian President stated. A meeting with German political authorities and entrepreneurs, as well as a visit to Konrad Adenauer Foundation is on Serzh Sargsyan’s agenda, presidential 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |