Agriculture key component in Artsakh economy - PresidentOctober 14, 2012 - 17:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 14, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by high-ranking officials visited a trade fair timed to the Agriculture Worker's Day in capital Stepanakert. On the same day, a festive event took place at the presidential residence, where Karabakh leader handed in state awards to representatives of the sector of agriculture. In his speech Bako Sahakyan noted that agriculture had been and would always remain among the key components of the republic's socioeconomic development. According to President Sahakyan, to solve the issues existing in the sphere and ensure stable rates of development, strong will, compassionate attitude and painstaking work is a must. Bako Sahakyan stressed that the outlined programs would undoubtedly be realized with all required conditions present. The Head of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, the speaker of National Assembly Ashot Ghoulyan, Prime Minister Ara Haroutyunyan, and other officials partook in the event, the Central Information Department at Artsakh President's Office reported. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |