Sharp criticism awaits RA President in Armenian communitiesSeptember 29, 2009 - 19:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A tour to world's major Armenian communities is a brave step, Lebanese MP, Gnchak Social Democratic Party member Sepuh Kalpakyan told a news conference in Yerevan. "We support RA President's step, yet we believe he'll face many difficulties during this tour. Sharp criticism awaits RA President in Armenian communities, especially so in Beirut," Sepuh Kalpakyan noted.According to him, the President should have met Diaspora before RA-Turkish Protocols' publication. President Serzh Sargsyan will visit and have regional meetings in New York City, Paris, Los Angeles, Beirut and Rostov-on-Don within pan-Armenian tour frameworks. The purpose of President Serzh Sargsyan's visit to major Armenian communities of the world is to become familiar with views and attitudes of the Armenian Diaspora in regard to normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations. 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 | Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements. Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of Armenia Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |