Congress of Canadian Armenians supports RA President's initiativeOctober 6, 2009 - 15:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 3, 2009, President Serzh Sargsyan of the Republic of Armenia met in New York City with invited representatives of Armenian communities from across Canada and the United States.During the meeting with Diaspora representatives, President made it clear that recently signed Protocols can be no preconditions for either Armenian Genocide recognition and the right of the people of Nagorno Karabakh to live freely. During a 5-hour discussion, participants made proposals and expressed views on Protocols. President Sargsyan was most attentive, and presented well-articulated explanations to all questions. To skeptics, Serzh Sargsyan explained in detail the significance of contentious parts of the agreement and asked critics "not to look for hair in an egg where there is none". "I am impressed with the fortitude and candor of the President", said Congress of Canadian Armenians representative Pierre Akkelian. The Congress of Canadian Armenians supports President Sargsyan and his government in these efforts, press service reports. 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 | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |