Bako Sahakyan: development of irrigation network is of strategic importance for NKRJuly 28, 2010 - 17:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 28, President of the Republic of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan visited Askeran and Martuni regions to inspect operation of the newly-built irrigation system there. Besides, the President held a working consultation in Askeran regional center on problems of irrigation system. Bako Sahakyan said that the development of irrigation network is of strategic importance for NKR. In addition, the President attached importance to elaboration of a new concept for water consumption. Mr. Sahakyan gave certain instructions to heads of relevant structures. NKR Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan, Minister of Agriculture Armo Tsaturyan and other officials accompanied the President during the visit, the Central Information Department of the NKR President’s Office reported. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |