ARMENIANS OF EUROPE COORDINATING ACTIVITIES FOR SECURING DEVELOPMENT AND INDEPENDENCE OF ARMENIA AND NKRJanuary 26, 2004 - 21:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Armenia" Union of the French town of Valence together with the Assembly of Unions of the Armenians of Europe is arranging a conference on "Diaspora's role and participation in securing the development and independence of Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh". As reported by "Armenia" Union, the representatives of the corresponding ministries of Armenia and NKR are to participate in the conference to be held April 22-24. 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 | Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy. Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. MEPs issue statement to defend Armenia-France military cooperation The deputies emphasized that having an army armed with combat and modern military equipment is the sovereign right of any country. |