  Artsakh-Armenia-Diaspora trinity essential for Karabakh problem resolutionDecember 10, 2008 - 14:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputies of the National Assembly of France, mayors of the French cities, politicians, representatives of the Armenian organizations of France and journalists attended December 8 a reception dated to the 20th anniversary of the Karabakh movement organized by the NKR Permanent Representation in France, the NKR MFA press office reported. "20 years have passed since that historical year of 1988. During these 20 hard years, we suffered a war, had innumerable victims, experienced and still keeps on experiencing a severe blockade But we managed to withstand and win a victory thanks to our unity and solidarity", said Hovhannes Gevorgyan, NKR Permanent Representative in France. Speaking about the Diaspora's role in the victory of Artsakh, Mr. Gevorgyan mentioned that the Artsakh-Armenia-Diaspora trinity keeps on being an indispensable condition for the final resolution of the Karabakh problem and the NKR's international recognition. He also touched upon the tragic events of Sumgait, in 1988, and the earthquake in Spitak. Those present paid homage to the innocent victims by one-minute silence.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall  A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte.Pashinyan visits flood-hit region Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province.€3.5 mln EU grant to support justice reforms in Armenia The European Union has paid €3.5 mln grant to Armenia within a €11mln program on Support to Justice Reforms.Yerevan reacts to Baku’s proposal to see Minsk Group abolition Alen Simonyan has declared that Armenia is taking steps aimed at concluding a peace treaty with Azerbaijan. |
