NKR President: memory of WWII veterans will stay in our heartsMay 8, 2013 - 20:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The President of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakyan issued a congratulatory address on the occasion of May 9 - the Victory Holiday, the NKR Defense Army Day and Liberation of Shoushi. “May 9 is written in golden letters in the history of our nation, written with the blood of our brave grandfathers and fathers, sisters and brothers, with the blood of those who valued the freedom and independence of their motherland above everything else and perished for the national ideas. The memory of motherland devotees will always remain bright in our hearts and deeds. During World War II the Armenian nation, overcoming great hardships, fought alongside other peoples against the greatest evil of the century - fascism, and celebrated the Great Victory. Multiplying their glory and feat, our generation accomplished miracles of heroism and courage on the battlefield and defended their native Artsakh. We created a regular and efficient army, liberated the ancient Armenian fortress-town Shushi, and today we continue working for the prosperity of our ancestral land, strengthening the Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora trinity. I am confident that joint efforts will lead us to new achievements. May victories accompany our people forever,” the President said in his statement. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |