  Artsakh President congratulates Armenia on 20th anniversary of independence September 20, 2011 - 19:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan addressed a congratulatory letter to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in connection with the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. “I cordially congratulate all Armenian people on this glorious day - the 20th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia. It is indeed a nationwide holiday celebrated by Armenians worldwide. It’s a fulfillment of a century-long dream of the Armenian people, the nation of ancient history and millennial civilization, to build their statehood on their own land. Our unity made it possible to win our independence. The duty of every Armenian in Armenia, Artsakh and the Diaspora is to take their best effort to perpetuate this victory by further strengthening the independent Armenian statehood so as to make our people’s victorious future possible,” the President stressed, Central Information Department of at Artsakh’s President’s Office reported.   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 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. |
