Garegin II thanked Cyprus President for careful attitude to his country's Armenian communityJuly 6, 2009 - 18:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today, Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II and President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias met in the Holy See of St. Echmiadzin. Armenian Catholicos and Cypriot official were accompanied by RA FM Eduard Nalbandyan.Welcoming Cypriot President's visit to the Holy See, the Catholicos touched upon the problems and challenges faced by two countries, expressing confidence that President's visit would contribute to the further strengthening of warm relations between two states. Garegin II also expressed his gratitude to Demetris Christofias for his careful attitude towards his country's Armenian community. Thanking Armenian Catholicos for warm reception, Mr. Christofias stressed Cyprus Armenians' contribution to the development of bilateral ties. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |