ARMENIAN COMMUNITY OF KYRGYZSTAN INCREASES AT EXPENSE OF THOSE LEAVING TURKMENISTANMay 1, 2004 - 20:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Some 3 thousand Armenians live in Kyrgyzstan at present, Armenian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Eduard Khurshudian told Armenpress news agency, noting that recently the local Armenian community increases at the expense of those, who migrate from Turkmenistan. Besides, in his words, some 1.5 thousand Muslim Armenians - Hamshens - reside in Kyrgyzstan. As noted by the Ambassador, they do not participate in the life of the Armenian community, which should give cause to deliberations, as various forces, including the Turkish community, are trying to win over them. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |