Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration meets representatives of Istanbul’s Armenian CommunityNovember 11, 2010 - 21:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 11, Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan visited the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople and met with Istanbul’s Armenian Community. The Minister specifically noted the importance of Armenian Patriarchy in unification of Armenian community. He characterized Istanbul’s Armenian community as the bearer of national and spiritual traditions, assuring of Armenia’s continued support to their fellow countrymen through the Ministry of Diaspora. The parties discussed issues Armenian community is currently facing, with the Minister briefing the meeting participants on Armenia-Diaspora relations and programs implemented in Armenia, governmental 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |