Egypt’s Sisi affirms his support for LebanonNovember 6, 2017 - 11:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi has told his Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun that Cairo’s support Beirut has not wavered despite the resignation of Saad Hariri, Al-Masdar News reports. “The Egyptian Republic stands by Lebanon and its people, and supports Lebanon’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and the unity of its people,” the Egyptian president said. Sisi, a close ally of Saudi Arabia, met with president Aoun last month, during the latter’s first official visit to Cairo. Saad Hariri resigned from his role as Lebanese Prime Minister over the weekend, ending his short tenure in the government. 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. |