ABKHAZIA ARMENIAN POPULATION FATE WORRIES ARMENIAOctober 22, 2001 - 20:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is worried with the fate of Armenian population in Abkhazia. Our State can not be indifferent about the fate of our compatriots in any country. As «Arminfo» informs, Armenian President Robert Kocharyan has stated this in his interview to «Prime news» Georgian agency. Armenia's head has reminded that the recent events in Abkhazia have resulted in the deaths of peaceful people and among them were Armenians. Concerning the talks, according to Robert Kocharyan, the tradition of sincere discussions on the problems of compatriots, Georgian citizens, has been made. «As a rule, we manage to solve complex issues. We express our readiness to contribute to the solution of social-economic problems in the regions populated by Armenians», has noted the President of Armenia. Taking into account the presence of pretty big Armenian community in Abkhazia's territory and Armenia's interest in peaceful and fair conflict settlement, Armenia's constructive participation in a way is not excluded, has stated the President and added that a single mediation mission is not possible and Yerevan's participation might be only if the all conflict sides agree to it. In this connection, the President of Armenian has said that Armenian contingent participation in the peaceful mission is not likely. 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 | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 |