Armenian humanitarian aid distributed in AleppoOctober 17, 2012 - 12:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Aleppo branch of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) began Tuesday, Oct 16, distributing the humanitarian relief provided by the Armenian people, the state-run SANA news agency reported. Governor of Aleppo Mohammad Walid Aqqad said this aid is a strong evidence of friendly relations between the two nations and thanked the government and people of Armenia for their initiative. For his part, Armenia's Consul in Aleppo Karen Krikorian reminded that during the years of ordeals, the Armenian people found shelter and support in Syria. Director of the Aleppo branch of SARC, Hael Assi, said that distribution of relief is carried out in cooperation with the Armenian Embassy and Armenian Orthodox Archdiocese, and that it will help meet the needs of families whose homes were damaged in hostilities. The aid was delivered by an Armenian plane that landed in Aleppo on Monday evening with 14 tons of food. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. |