  President lays wreath at Armenian Genocide victims’ memorial in GenevaMay 2, 2011 - 20:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan visited the 25th Geneva International Book and Press Fair, where Armenia was presented as an honorary guest. The Armenian leader characterized the Fair as an important event, along with 500th anniversary of book printing in Armenia and Armenia 2012 World Book Capital project. Further, the Armenian leader laid a wreath at Geneva-based monument to Armenian Genocide victims. Meeting with the representatives of Armenian community in Switzerland was on presidential agenda. Meetings with senior Swiss officials are scheduled for May 3, presidential press service 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 |  Latest 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. |
