Serge Sargsyan: Armenian people can win and aspire towards new achievementsAugust 23, 2010 - 16:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A monument commemorating the 95th anniversary of Musaler defense and marking the 70th anniversary of Aynchar village was unveiled in Lebanon on August 21. The ceremony was attended by Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia His Holiness Aram I, Armenian Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan and ARF Dashnaktsutyun Bureau member Hrant Margaryan. During the monument's unveiling ceremony, Armenian Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan read out President Serge Sargsyan’s welcoming address, which says in part: “The existence of Aynchar proves that Armenian people can win and aspire towards new achievements.” 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |