Australian Armenians hold Advocacy Week each NovemberNovember 30, 2009 - 11:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian community of Australia counts about 40-50 thousand people, Modus Vivendi center director Ara Papian said. "Armenians are mostly arriving from Lebanon, Syria, Iran and Egypt. Like in all other countries, there are Armenian churches, schools and organizations in Australia. Although young people are drifting away from their origins," he said, adding that he is currently in the country on invitation of the Armenian National Committee of Australia. Appreciating highly the activities of the ANC Australia, Mr. Papian marked out the Advocacy Week the Committee holds each November. He also emphasized that majority of Australian senators, whom he met during the visit, do not question the fact of the Armenian Genocide but consider its recognition inexpedient. 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 | Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan. Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children |