Bako Sahakyan: NKR independence and security are not subject to compromiseSeptember 28, 2010 - 12:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan said that the Karabakh conflict should be resolved through compromises, but NKR’s independence and security cannot be among them. As for Russia’s sale of weapons to Baku, Sahakyan noted that there is no reliable information on that. “Peace was achieved through Russia’s efforts, even if it is a relative peace. It is a country, which has a certain influence in the region, and we are extremely interested in Russia’s participation for the achievement of a final peace. And Moscow is rather interested in peace in Caucasus as a whole,” the President said. Besides, he noted that Ukraine is a friendly country for Karabakh. “Unfortunately, we have no official ties with Ukraine, but we would like to establish economic, cultural and educational cooperation with it,” Segodnya.ua quoted Sahakyan as saying. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. 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. |