Armenian, Georgian Churches to form committees to settle current issuesJune 11, 2011 - 17:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian and Georgian Churches will form committees to settle current issues between the churches of the two countries. The agreement was reached during a Tbilisi-hosted closed meeting between All Armenian Catholicos Karekin II and Catholicos- Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II. At the meeting the parties discussed legal status of the Georgian and Armenian churches and ways for settlement of disputable issues. Karekin II touched upon the provision of a legal status to Armenian Church in Georgia; Ilia II, in turn, dwelled on the return of Georgian churches in Armenia. The parties agreed to form relevant committees in charge of the issues, Georgia Online reported. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |