  Independent Artsakh must protect younger generation, NKR official says September 2, 2011 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Chairman of the NKR National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Foreign Relations summarized the achievements of Artsakh Republic on the 20th anniversary of NKR independence. “Proclamation of NKR independence along with formation of statehood, defence and economy structures are the main achievements of Artsakh since 1991,” Vahram Atanesyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. Among shortcomings, Atanesyan listed Artsakh’s failure to set political preconditions to Azerbaijan while signing ceasefire in 1994. The official noted raising a generation of young intellectuals to be the main priority with Artsakh authorities. “Young people of Artsakh fully acknowledge the challenges faced. Still, I believe, we must take every effort to save them from trials the older generation had to go through,” Atanesyan concluded.   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 |  Topic Latest news 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.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. |
