OVER 270 LEADERS OF US ARMENIAN COMMUNITY TOOK PART IN EVENT ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE 90TH ANNIVERSARYFebruary 26, 2005 - 19:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Over 270 leaders of the US Armenian community took part in an event on the occasion of the 90-th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide held in Los Angeles February 24. The event participants appreciated the countries, which had assisted the survivors of the Genocide, as well as the states, which had officially recognized the Genocide. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had sent a letter to the participants of the measure. He specifically welcomed the efforts of the organizers, who wished to thank the people, organizations and countries, which were not indifferent to others' grief and provided assistance and asylum. "We thank you for abiding by democratic principles, which makes us one nation," the letter said. 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, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |