California Governor Congratulates Armenia on Independence DaySeptember 19, 2006 - 13:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has sent a congratulatory message on the 15th anniversary of declaration of Armenia's independence. The letter specifically says, «I am sending my warm regards to those, who mark the 15th anniversary of Armenia's independence. It is always important that people enjoy their legacy together and I have the honor of sharing the celebration of the 15th anniversary of Armenia's independence with the Armenian community of America.You enrich our country and especially our state by diligent labor, commitment to duty and preserving cultural traditions. I thank you all for your activities on behalf of the State of California. Honoring our ancestors, we start to understand ourselves better. Allow me to congratulate you on this important holiday and wish success of behalf of all people of California,» Schwarzenegger's message says, reports the Administration of California Governor. 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 | Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. |