  French National Assembly member condemns Baku’s militant policy March 22, 2011 - 13:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 18, a conference dedicated to the 20th anniversary of proclaimation of the NKR independence took place in the town of Vienne. Representatives of the municipal authorities and the Armenian community participated in the conference. NKR Permanent Representative to France Hovhannes Gevorkian made a speech on the achievements of 20 years of independence of Artsakh. Then, a documentary film was screened, the Permanent Mission of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to France reported. The same day, on the invitation of Vienne Mayor Jack Remilier, Hovhannes Gevorkian was received at the Mayor’s Office. During the meeting, Jack Remilier, as Mayor and Deputy of the National Assembly of France, expressed his support to the NKR independence, noting the necessity of corresponding assessment of the militant statements and aggressive conduct of Azerbaijan. The NKR Permanent Representative to France expressed his gratitude to the Mayor of Vienne for his assistance in holding the event, as well as for signing the appeal for consolidating the peace in the South Caucasus and condemning the militaristic policy of Azerbaijan.   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 |  Topic Latest news 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
