Catholicos lauds minority soldiers' bravery in defending ArmeniaJanuary 28, 2021 - 14:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Catholicos Of All Armenians Karekin II said Thursday, January 28 that the nation is marking Army Day "with the pain of the tragic consequences of the war in our souls." The Catholicos said the Armenian soldiers have heroically defended the homeland and their people for many centuries now. He also stressed the role of the national minorities in the fight for Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). "In the war for defense of Artsakh, the brave commanders and soldiers of the Armenian Army, including the brave children of national minorities, fought heroically for the homeland with the same courageous spirit, many sacrificed their lives for the love of the homeland and the nation," Karekin II said. The Catholicos also expressed confidence that Armenians worldwide will achieve more success and bigger achievements in the spirit of past victories, to restore life in Artsakh and Armenia. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |