  Armenian Choice party: authorities do not secure ArmeniaSeptember 7, 2009 - 18:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Choice party's apprehensions were fulfilled after signature of agreement on 'road map' and the Protocols between Armenia and Turkey, party member Alexander Kananyan said. "The authorities' main responsibility is to provide security of the country. Failing to perform this function, the leadership becomes illegal. So, signature of any losing document on relations with Turkey or Nagorno Karabakh will make the incumbent authorities illegitimate," he told a news conference today. He also noted that ratification of Protocols and opening of the border mean nothing, since all agreements will be reconsidered "after restoration of the Armenian national state."   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
