Ter-Petrosyan: Armenian opposition movement to find broad response of international communityFebruary 25, 2008 - 21:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The situation tends to develop more favorably than I planned," Armenia's ex-President told an opposition rally in Yerevan.The opposition succeeded in attracting the attention of the international community to developments in the republic, according to him. "Robert Kocharian and Serzh Sargsyan are desperate. The ground is slipping from under their feet. Their associates are trying to establish contact with us. But the opposition will never accept them and they will be called to account for their deeds," he said. "Law enforcers arrest our supports but their number doesn't reduce. The authorities will not dare to assault the demonstrators," he said, adding, "Each arrest bring closer the day when the authorities will decline. Let them arrest me. I am ready," he said. He warned that the authorities will gradually change their policy and suppress small and medium business. "The Armenian opposition movement will find broad response of the international community. NATO, European Union and Council of Europe will make statements soon. We will put an end to information blockade," he said, IA Regnum reports. 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 | 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. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |