Kocharian: our patience exhaustedFebruary 26, 2008 - 20:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It's time to demonstrate sobriety and understand that no one can come to power by use of brutal force," Armenian President Robert Kocharian told the Public Television of Armenia."We are very tolerant. All who visit Armenia note our tolerance. I sometimes wonder how many days we should wait to seem absolutely patient. No power would tolerate illegal rallies. Our patience has been exhausted," Mr Kocharian said. "I do call on all those who gathered at Liberty Square not to become a tool in the hands of irresponsible political figures. It's not your game. You don't win, you lose. And it will a damage to our country," the President said. Robert Kocharian's interview will be shown in full after Haylur news program. 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 | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |