Alen Terzyan: Serzh Sargsyan's initiative is a fair example of democracyOctober 3, 2009 - 19:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Serzh Sargsyan's initiative is a fair example of democracy," said Alen Terzyan, President of French Academy of Cinema Art. He highly appreciated President's initiative to meet with Europe's Armenian communities, noting that "Not all state leaders would consider people's opinion and account for their deeds."Commenting on several experts' opinion that Protocol signing might call into question the fact of Armenian Genocide, he expressed full trust of RA President's steps. "As far as Genocide issue is concerned I fully trust Serzh Sargsyan," he said. Terzian also believes that Armenian President will not make concessions with regard to Karabakh issue. "I want Armenia to become a leading country in the region," Terzyan said, adding that Armenian people should support all initiatives proposed by President. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |