Diaspora has moral obligation to support its historical homelandMay 21, 2010 - 14:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French Minister of Economic Recovery Plan and President of the General Council of Hauts-de-Seine department, Mr. Patrick Devedjian said that the Armenian-Turkish normalization is possible only if there are no preconditions. Although lacking the possibility to enjoy equal rights with Armenian citizens, the Diaspora has a moral obligation to support the historical homeland and Armenians residing there, according to him. “As a non-citizen of Armenia and having no right to vote, I refrain from voicing my opinion and discussing the Armenian government’s policy. Living outside Armenia and being a part of the Diaspora, I have no right to influence,” he said. Mr. Devedjian added that every Armenian has own opinion and is well aware of the developments in the country. “However, I diligently follow the authorities’ actions and have my own stance on what is going on,” said Devedjian. 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 | International cybercrime ringleaders arrested in Armenia, Ukraine Europol, Europe's crime agency, has arrested four ringleaders of several cybercrime networks that used botnets. Armenia skips CSTO Defense Ministers meeting A meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization countries began in Almaty. Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. |