Bashar al-Assad expressed relief over the signature of Armenian-Turkish agreementNovember 15, 2009 - 17:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Receiving Catholicos of All Armenians His Holiness Karekin II, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad expressed relief over the signature of the normalization of relations agreement between Turkey and Armenia which will positively affect the region's peoples and future.The historical relations connecting the Syrian and Armenian peoples, were reviewed during the meeting, where His Holiness Catholicos stressed the importance of the recent visit paid by President al-Assad to Armenia and the good impression it has left in the hearts of the Armenian people. He highly appreciated Syria's embracement of the Armenians as a full-fledged Syrian citizens who contribute in the development and prosperity of their country. President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday stressed Syria's keenness on upgrading its relations with Armenia in all fields to match the distinguished relations between peoples of the two countries and its determination to contribute in all what would push relations among countries of the region forward, Champress reported. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |