Karekin II, Ilia II discuss Vahagn Chakhalyan releaseJune 15, 2011 - 16:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During his visit to Georgia, Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II met with parents of illegally arrested Javakhk political activist, United Javakhk Movement Leader Vahagn Chakhalyan. As Karekin II noted, the issue of Chakhalyan release was raised during his meeting with Catholic-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II. On the threshold of the visit of Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II to Georgia, Javakhk Armenians signed a petition calling on the Catholicos to raise the issues of Armenian population during his meeting with Georgian officials and Catholic-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II. Those undersigned also requested Karekin II to address the illegal arrest of Javakhk political activist, United Javakhk Movement Leader Vahagn Chakhalyan. Over 1200 Armenians from Akhalkalaki, Ninotsminda, Borjomi, Tsalka singed the petition sent to Holy Etchmiadzin on June 9. 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 | idcoin: New tool in IDBank’s loyalty system IDBank has announced the launch of idcoin, a new tool in the customer loyalty system. U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. |