Serzh Sargsyan expresses condolences on decease of Edward KennedyAugust 31, 2009 - 20:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - US Senator Edward Kennedy has been a friend of Armenian people and made an inestimable contribution to Armenia-related initiatives, such as Genocide recognition issue, struggle for Artsakh liberation, humanitarian assistance to earthquake and war victims, RA President Serzh Sargsyan said in connection with US Senator's decease. According to Serzh Sargsyan, Armenian people will remember Edward Kennedy as a friend, champion of liberty and justice. ''I express my deepest condolences to Kennedy's family, US Administration and American people,'' RA President emphasized. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. Prosecutors to appeal Armenia ex-President’s acquittal Sargsyan was acquitted on Friday, May 31 more than four years after going on trial on corruption charges. Armenia: 28 protesters arrested after clash with police The Investigative Committee of Armenia has announced the arrest of 28 participants of an opposition demonstration. International cybercrime ringleaders arrested in Armenia, Ukraine Europol, Europe's crime agency, has arrested four ringleaders of several cybercrime networks that used botnets. |