JDR: Georgian compatriots’ mind overcomes national chauvinists’ emotionsJuly 7, 2011 - 15:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Javakhk Diaspora of Russia (JDR) welcomes the decision passed by the Georgian Parliament and the President on granting legal status to the Eparchy of the Holy Armenian Apostolic Church (AACh) in Georgia. In this connection, Javakhk Diaspora of Russia congratulated the Holy Echmiadzin headed by Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians His Holiness Garegin II, head of AACh Georgian Eparchy Vazgen Mirzakhanian, Vicar of Samtskhe-Javakhk hieromonk Babken Salbiyan, as well as all Armenians in Georgia. “God bless that, some Georgian compatriots’ mind overcame national chauvinists’ emotions. First of our demands has been performed. Next, we consider it important for our Georgian friends to ignore discriminatory calls and perform another demand, namely, return secularized Armenian temples, shrines and monuments. We are confident to hear a rejoicing news soon,” the statement says, as reported by the Javakhk Diaspora of Russia press service. 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 | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |