European Armenian Youth Forum Opened in MarseillesNovember 1, 2005 - 18:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - European Armenian Youth Forum opened in Marseilles October 29. The event is organized within the framework of the 60th anniversary of the Armenian Youth of France (JAF) organization, reported the Press Service of the Armenian MFA. Delegations from 12 European countries, Argentine, Uruguay, Turkey, Russia, who were invited as guests, young people from Armenia took part in the forum. Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II, Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian have sent congratulation messages to forum participants. Bouche du Rhone Supreme Council Chairman, Senator Jean Noel Guerini, MPs, senators, city mayors, leaders of Armenian Apostolic Church German and British Dioceses, many Armenian Diaspora representatives were present at the event. Armenian Ambassador to France Edvard Nalbandyan made a welcoming speech at the official opening ceremony. He urged young people to be exemplary citizens of their countries and keep in touch with the Fatherland uniting around the Armenian statehood. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |