Javakhk Diaspora of Russia urges Georgia to form Ministry of Nationality AffairsAugust 13, 2010 - 10:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Javakhk Diaspora of Russia urges Georgia to form Ministry of Nationality Affairs. “Despite numerous requests of the Armenian community, the urgent problems still remain unresolved. Neglecting articles and publications, recommendations issued by NGOs and democratic institutions, the Georgian authorities continue their policy of assimilation and discrimination,” the statement reads. “Since Georgian President’s advisor dealing with the problems of national minorities is incapable to resolve them, we call for formation of Ministry of Nationality Affairs.” 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province 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. |