RA Diaspora Ministry expects Armenian community of France to intensify activitiesJune 2, 2009 - 23:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Minister of Diaspora Affairs Hranush Hakobyan met Tuesday in Yerevan with representative of Marseilles city administration and Armenian-French youth union to discuss implementation of various programs.Minister Hakobyan voiced readiness to assist organization of "Araks and Sasoun" dancing group both in Armenia and abroad. She also said she expects the Armenian community of France to intensify activities, reported the press office of the RA Ministry of Diaspora Affairs. 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 | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |