RA leader's statement on Javahk is a turning point event in independent Armenia's historySeptember 4, 2009 - 18:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA leader's statement on Javahk is a turning point event in independent Armenia's history, Mitk Analytical Center expert Vahe Sargsyan stated. "Though the statement was a belated one, Armenia let the world know that Samtskhe-Javakheti Armenians will stay at their homeland only in case Armenian language is given legal status. In reality, Georgian government wary about providing legal status to Armenian language, as in that case social -economic issues as well as migration and work issues will be resolved in the region, the expert noted. He also added that conferring of legal status to Armenian language in Samtskhe-Javakheti is a key to salvation for Armenians residing in the region. "Serzh Sargsyan's statement finally broke the stereotype Javahk is a common Armenian community. Real problems were presented to the society. Armenians residing in the region were inspired with the statement of RA leader, which proves that Armenia's attention to problems in the region can substantially change the situation," Vahe Sargsyan noted. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |