Armenia Passed Long Way of Strengthening Democracy Principles during 14 YearsNovember 10, 2005 - 13:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A conference of French-speaking countries was held in Mali capital of Bamako November 6-8. Representatives of 63 countries took part in the event chaired by Secretary General of Francophonie (French-Speaking) International Organization Abdou Diouf. The conference referred to democracy, human rights and freedoms, reported the Press Service of the Armenian MFA. Mali President Amadou Toumani Toure opened the conference. Armenian Ambassador to France Edvard Nalbandyan also took part in it and delivered a speech. Democracy and human rights principles were provided for in the declaration of independence of Armenia and the first Constitution, he said in his statement. During past 14 years Armenia passed a long way, strengthening and developing these processes. Armenia prepared to a referendum on constitution with confidence that democratization should be strengthened in the country. In case of a positive outcome of the referendum and making reforms comply with country laws, Armenia will meet highest European and world standards of democracy, human rights and freedoms, which will stimulate country development. 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 | 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. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. |