Tbilisi's policy in Javakhk outrageousFebruary 23, 2009 - 16:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The problem of Samtskhe Javakheti is an obstacle for the Armenian-Georgian relations, head of Yerkir Union said. "The situation is getting worse, specifically in the light of the recent arrests of Armenian activists," Sevak Artsruni told journalists in Yerevan. "Due to official Yerevan's neglect of the problem, the international community pretends not to notice the anti-Armenian policy pursued by the Georgian authorities." "We do not wait for the Armenian government to take action. We urge the international community and Georgia to respect the rights of Armenians in Samtskhe Javakheti and put an end to Georgia's outrageous policy in the region," Artsruni said. 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 | IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. |