OVER 270 LEADERS OF US ARMENIAN COMMUNITY TOOK PART IN EVENT ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE 90TH ANNIVERSARYFebruary 26, 2005 - 19:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Over 270 leaders of the US Armenian community took part in an event on the occasion of the 90-th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide held in Los Angeles February 24. The event participants appreciated the countries, which had assisted the survivors of the Genocide, as well as the states, which had officially recognized the Genocide. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had sent a letter to the participants of the measure. He specifically welcomed the efforts of the organizers, who wished to thank the people, organizations and countries, which were not indifferent to others' grief and provided assistance and asylum. "We thank you for abiding by democratic principles, which makes us one nation," the letter said. 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. |