President's all-Armenian tour aims at getting familiarized with Diaspora's positionOctober 6, 2009 - 19:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA President's dialogue with Armenian community representatives was a success, since both parties listened to each other, said Deputy Chief of Presidential Staff Vigen Sargsyan. Even though discussion over Armenian-Turkish Protocols was held in closed format, society was well-informed of processes, he finds. "RA President and Diaspora representatives had the chance to share their impressions with media," Vigen Sargsyan aded. "Diaspora representatives are not expected to express similar views on Armenian-Turkish Protocols or count 'pros' and 'cons'," Sargsyan said. President, according to him, seeks to listen to as many approaches as possible so as to have general understanding of Diaspora's position. "We make distinction between the importance and goal President's meetings," Vigen Sargsyan stressed, adding that despite Armenia's small population - 3 million people - there is a big Diaspora community consisting of 7 million Armenians. Hence, authorities intend to start new format of discussions over key issues beyond Armenia's borders, with direct involvement of entire Diaspora. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |