DAYS OF ARMENIAN CULTURE HELD IN SYRIAJanuary 30, 2004 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Leading Armenian masters of àrts are appearing at the Syrian stages within the framework of the Days of Armenian culture that are being held in the country. Music and dancing groups and soloists are representing Armenian culture in the cities of Damask, Aleppo, Kamishli and Latakia. Besides, exhibitions of works of Martiros Saryan and Sergey Paradzhanov have been arranged in the Syrian capital. On occasion of the Armenian culture days, Armenian delegation headed by minister of culture Tamara Poghosian is paying visit to Syria at present. The delegation members met with Syrian Prime Minister Naji Utri and minister of culture Mahmud al-Sayed, who has already signed a program of cultural cooperation for years 2004-2006 with the Armenian party. The days of Armenian culture in Syria will come to the end February 1. 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 | Freedom House: “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Freedom House has published a report summary titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Armenia says wants expanded transport, energy connectivity Pashinyan says Armenia is interested in the expansion of connectivity in transport, energy, telecommunications and other directions. Aliyev: Change in Armenia’s Constitution key for singing peace deal Ilham Aliyev has declared that most important condition for signing a peace agreement is for Armenia to change its Constitution. U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |