  Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon meets with representatives of Armenian parties  February 22, 2011 - 16:09 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - On February 21, Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon Ashot Kocharyan met with the leaders of ARF Dashnaktsutyun, Ramkavar-Azatakan, Hnchak Social Democratic parties, as well as editors-in-chief of Aztag, Ararat and Zartonk Armenian newspapers. The ambassador briefed meeting participants on the embassy activities for the year 2011, expressing hope for further cooperation with Armenian structures and communities. The parties dwelled on bilateral cooperation, stressing the necessity of strengthening of Armenia-Diaspora ties, 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 U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.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. |
