  President of Artsakh Republic receives Chairman of Union of Armenians of Russia and World Armenian Congress  October 15, 2010 - 19:48 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - On October 15, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received Chairman of the Union of Armenians of Russia and the World Armenian Congress Ara Abrahamyan. Cooperation with the Union of Armenians of Russia and the World Armenian Congress, particularly the process and prospects of programs carried out in Artsakh, were discussed during the meeting. Mr. Sahakyan noted that these pan-Armenian organizations have played an active role in strengthening the independent Armenian statehood, preserving national identity of Armenians living abroad and consolidating Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora trinity. Bako Sahakyan noted that Artsakh is interested in further widening and deepening cooperation with the Union of Armenians of Russia and the World Armenian Congress. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan and NKR Deputy Prime Minister, Finance Minister Spartak Tevosyan participated in the meeting, the Central Information Department of the Office of the Artsakh Republic President reported. Ara Abrahamyan and a group of members of the Union of Armenians of Russia were awarded with the NKR state awards for services shown to the Artsakh Republic and its people and on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the organization’s establishment. For exclusive services shown to the Artsakh Republic Chairman of the Union of Armenians of Russia and the World Armenian Congress Ara Abrahamyan was awarded with Grigor Lousavorich order. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, chairman of the National Assembly Ashot Ghoulyan, Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan, Minister of Diaspora of the Republic of Armenia Hranush Hakobyan and other officials participated in the awarding ceremony.   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 |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.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).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 |
