Assad: Armenians integral part of Syrian societyApril 22, 2013 - 19:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met a delegation of Lebanese parties. Among other issues, the President dwelled on Syria’s national minorities, hailing the loyalty of local Armenians who are not leaving the country amid current crisis. “Armenian community succeeded in establishing firm ties with the society of which it has become an integral part,” Assad noted. “Back in the Lebanon civil war years, Armenians didn’t leave the country, like they’re not leaving Syria at present,” he said, according to As-Safire. 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 | 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. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |