  Lebanese PM may visit Armenia in near future May 3, 2010 - 19:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Despite Azeri media’s frequent reports on Lebanon backing resolution of Karabakh conflict within Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity framework, official Beirut repeatedly expressed support for Armenian nation’s interests, Shahan Kandaharian, Editor-in-Chief of Beirut-based Aztag newspaper stated. As he told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, “Support for Armenian nation’s interests also spells support for NKR people’s right for self-determination. At the same time, increased influence of Turkey is being observed in Lebanon, arousing concern among Lebanese Armenians and making them more unified around national issues.” As he noted, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri may visit Armenia in near future. “Armenia has already issued an official invitation, which will, in all probability, be accepted by Lebanese side,” Shahan Kandaharian said, adding that the visit of Lebanese Foreign Minister to Yerevan is also possible.   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 |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
