Bako Sahakyan: famous artists' expertise necessary in ArtsakhNovember 6, 2011 - 15:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 5, the President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the Moscow-based workshop of famous sculptor Friedrich Soghoyan. During his visit, the President named the sector of arts among the key directions in deepening Artsakh-Diaspora ties, stressing its importance both from the perspective of introducing modern international art in NKR and preserving national values in the Diaspora. In this context, President Sahakyan expressed a wish to use the experience of famous artists in Artsakh. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia in the Russian Federation Oleg Yesayan, NKR permanent representative to Russia Albert Andryan and other officials accompanied the 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 | 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. |