IRAQI REFUGEES NOT TO FLOW TO ARMENIA BUT TURKEY AND IRANMarch 20, 2003 - 21:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The office of the UN high commissioner for refugees did not give any instructions to its representation in Armenia, as other states - Turkey, Iran, Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait will receive the main flow of refugees from Iraq. Aide to the UNHCR representative in Armenia Emil Sahakian told "Arminfo" agency. At the same time, in his words, the Armenian government actively discusses the further fate of Iraqi citizens of Armenian origin, which will to all appearance arrive in Armenia soon. The Armenian foreign ministry has not held any negotiations with the UNHCR office in Armenia, but in any case the UNHCR position is that the Iraqi citizens of Armenian nationality should be immediately accepted. Moreover, a decision is made on the six Iraqis being in Armenia - a family of four people and another two men - to provide temporary accommodation for them in Armenia, Sahakian noted. Let us note that, according to various estimates, Iraqi Armenians total from 30 to 40 thousand. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |