"Shushi: remembering the past, to dream of the future" event held in WashingtonMarch 24, 2010 - 14:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 18 the Armenian Embassy in Washington under the auspices of the East Coast office of all-Armenian Fund Hayastan organized an event "hushi: remembering the past, to dream of the future". The event was attended by the vice president of the Lincy Foundation Harut Sassounian, as well as representatives of Armenian organizations of the United States and the Armenian Apostolic Church. The Armenian Ambassador to the U.S. Tatul Margaryan delivered a speech, particularly stressing that over the past 17 years the fund has played a crucial not only materially but also morally. Then, Fund Executive Director Irina Lazaryan familiarized participants with the activities and programs in educational, health and agricultural spheres, as well as the rehabilitation program of Shushi. A short film dedicated to the needs and life conditions in Shushi was screened, press office of MFA reported. . 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |