  Pierre Fattouch elected as Armenia-Lebanon friendship association chairman  March 28, 2011 - 12:39 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Beirut hosted the first sitting of Armenia-Lebanon friendship association, with well-known entrepreneur Pierre Fattouch elected as the association president. At the sitting, Armenian ambassador to Lebanon Ashot Kocharyan congratulated those present with the official registration of the organization, expressing confidence that the active work of its members will contribute to strengthening of Armenia-Lebanon cooperation. The ambassador was offered a position of an honorary chairman. The members of the organization’s board of directors were elected. A working group to coordinate an official event due in early May was formed. The association aims at extension of Armenia-Lebanon ties in trade, culture, education, tourism and investment programs.   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. |
