Armenian side confirmed her participation in opening ceremony of Agdamar ChurchMarch 15, 2007 - 17:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian delegation will participate in the opening ceremony of Holly Cross Armenian Church in Agdamar island, Turkey. Armenian Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs Hasmik Poghosyan told a press in Yerevan that a few days ago she had received an official invitation to participate in the opening ceremony of the Church. Poghosyan noted that either she personally or Deputy Culture and Youth Affairs Minister will head the delegation. "Alongside, several NGOs wished to be included in the delegation," she said. Poghosyan also added Georgian Minister of Culture, Monuments Protection and Sport Giorgi Gabashvili wished to participate in the opening ceremony of the Church in Turkey, "Novosti-Armenia" reports. 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. |