Gagik Beglaryan: Opening of Montreal House possible in YerevanJuly 27, 2009 - 22:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 22-24, Yerevan Mayor Gagik Beglaryan visited Montreal, Yerevan's twin-city since 2001. Gagik Beglaryan met Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay and Quebec's Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy, Laurent Lessard.The parties discussed development perspectives of collaboration between Yerevan and Montreal, emphasizing the importance of using Montreal's experience in Yerevan. The Mayor also met Armenian community representatives in Montreal. Gagik Beglaryan commented on the possibility of Montreal or Quebec House opening as bilateral ties' development center, RA MFA reported. 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. |