  Artsakh hosts conference on mineral resources October 9, 2011 - 15:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 8, President of the Artsakh Republic attended the “NKR Geology and Mineral Resources” scientific conference in Stepanakert. Welcoming the participants, Bako Sahakyan noted that exploration of Artsakh's mineral resources is important for the socio-economic development of the country. The head of state also highlighted involvement of scientific potential of Armenia and Diaspora as a new impetus both to studying the republic's geology and its mineral resources and practical use of the knowledge. Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan, National Assembly and government members, as well as representatives of scientific-educational field and industrial companies participated in the conference, reported the Central Information Department of the Office of the Artsakh Republic President.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
