 Serzh Sargsyan: Turkey continues attempts at driving wedge between Armenia and Diaspora May 3, 2011 - 18:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey continues with futile attempts at driving a wedge between Armenia and the Diaspora, Armenian President stated. As Serzh Sargsyan stressed at joint news conference with the President of the Swiss Confederation Micheline Calmy-Rey, Turkey's actions decrease Armenia's trust for rapprochement process. Armenian President characterized the Diaspora as an inseparable part of the Armenian nation. In conclusion, President Sargsyan thanked Switzerland for mediation in Armenia-Turkey process, 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 |  Latest news 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.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
