Top Armenian officials congratulate newly-elected Karabakh presidentJuly 20, 2017 - 11:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan and prime minister Karen Karapetyan sent congratulatory messages to Bako Sahakyan on being elected as president of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) on Wednesday, July 19. Sahakyan was re-elected the president of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) for a third term.The National Assembly at an extraordinary session on Wednesday approved Sahakyan’s candidacy with 28 votes in favor, four against and no abstentions. In his message, Sargsyan said the process of democratic and smooth formation of public administration authorities in Artsakh testifies to the irreversible nature of the Artsakh people’s choice to live in freedom. "This is the right path for steady implementation of fundamental human rights and freedoms. On this way, the Republic of Armenia and Armenians all over the world will continue to support the statehood that has been established by the brave and courageous people of Artsakh. "I am confident that you will continue to honestly serve Artsakh for our common good and prosperity." In a separate message of his own, Karapetyan expressed confidence that the process of strengthening the statehood, as well as the political and economic development will continue in Artsakh. "I am also confident that during your tenure the economic partnership between the two Armenian states will consistently deepen and strengthen," the PM said. 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 | 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. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |