President Sargsyan extends condolences over Alexy II deathDecember 6, 2008 - 14:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan extended his condolences to his Russian counterpart Dmitri Medvedev over the death of Patriarch of Moscow and of All Russia Alexy II, the RA leader's press office told PanARMENIAN.Net The letter states: "I express my deepest condolences on the occasion of demise of the Patriarch of Moscow and of All-Russia Alexy II. The life and works of His Holiness were and will be the example of persistence, dedication and profound desire to serve his people. Sixty years, which he spent with the Church, encompass all the stages of Russia's modern history, some of which were particularly difficult in the state-church relations. Today, it can be stated with confidence that he made an enormous contribution to the re-establishment of the Church's position in the Russian society. Undoubtedly, the main achievement of the Patriarch was the re-union of the Russian Orthodox and Russian Church Abroad - a task to which he was genuinely dedicated. In Armenia His Holiness was well-known, highly esteemed and loved. He had a great input in the development of the relations between the Russian Orthodox and Armenian Apostolic Churches. We also remember and greatly appreciate his efforts directed at the strengthening of peace in the Caucasus. On behalf of the people of Armenia and my own behalf, I express our sincere condolences to you, the people of the Russian Federation, and the followers of the Russian Orthodox Church." Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |