Armenian Nation Should Not Fear Taking the Road of FutureSeptember 28, 2006 - 15:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "France is ready to assist Armenia in political modernization," French President Jacques Chirac stated in an interview to the Hayastani Hanrapetutyun (Republic of Armenia) newspaper. In his words, an old nation like Armenian should not fear of taking the road of the future. At that he remarked that between the Armenian and French people there is a certain internal commonness. Chirac underscored similar preferences of the two peoples, specifically independence, spiritual wisdom in art and culture, beauty of the languages and their being sacral," Chirac underscored, adding some half a million French of Armenian origin "conveyed their courage, talent and magnanimity to France." The French President underscored they preserved ties with their historical fatherland and promote strengthening relations between the two peoples. Addressing the Armenian youth, Chirac said, "Belonging to such an old people, simultaneously having an opportunity to build a new country is happiness." "Armenia deserves its people being devoted to it," Chirac stressed. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |