MPF leader Philippe de Villiers arriving in ArmeniaNovember 13, 2008 - 14:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Far-right French politician, head of the anti-immigrant Movement for France (MPF) Philippe de Villiers is arriving in Armenia on a three-day visit on November 15, independent French journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net Mr. de Villiers will meet with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan as well as with Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Garegin II. He is also expected to attend the Armenian Genocide Memorial, Khor-Virap monastery and Hamberd fortress. Philippe de Villiers is a supporter of the Armenian Genocide recognition and a strong opponent to Turkey's accession to the European Union. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |