Valdas Adamkus: Armenia is a special country for LithuaniaApril 7, 2008 - 19:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 7, Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus handed credentials to Lithuania's first-ever Ambassador to Armenia, Mr Giedrius Apuokas."Armenia is a special country for Lithuania and is in focus of entire Europe. Strengthening of Lithuanian-Armenian diplomatic relations will offer a possibility to form new markets and promote cultural exchange," the President said, IA Regnum reports. Before appointment the Ambassador to Armenia Mr Apuokas served as director of the IT department at the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry. Lithuania's Embassy was established in Armenia on October 1, 2007. 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. |