France to “go to the end of the mission” in LibyaAugust 12, 2011 - 16:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French President Nicolas Sarkozy says his country will stick with the international campaign against Libya's longtime leader until the end. Sarkozy said Friday, August 12 that France's military effort - central to the nearly five-month-old NATO-led operation - "will remain constant." He said there is no choice but to "go to the end of the mission." The U.N.-mandated campaign against Moammar Gadhafi's forces has been deadlocked for long periods, and public support for the costly mission has waned. Sarkozy was speaking to forces aboard the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, which was operating off the Libyan coast for months and was crucial to the NATO campaign. The carrier is returning to port in Toulon on the Mediterranean for maintenance, the Associated Press 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |