Armenian community - bridge between Lebanese opposing sidesDecember 10, 2007 - 16:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Speaking of position of the Armenian community of Lebanon, we should take account of three parties - AFR Dashnaktsutyun, Ramkavar-Azatakan and Hnchakyan - functioning in the country. All three differ in their approaches. However, when a political dialogue is needed, these three parties are reasonable enough to take a common stance, thus preventing any split among the community, which has always served as a peaceful bridge between opposing sides," editor-in-chief of Beirut-based Azdak newspaper Shahan Kankhadaryan said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net "True, we are not safe now and the political field in Lebanon is dissociated. However, when speaking of the Armenian community, Lebanese politicians always point to the capability of the Armenian parties to highlight the interests of the state. As to common Armenian issues such the Genocide, NKR recognition, prevention of Turkey's scheming, Lebanese Armenian demonstrate perfect unity," he 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |