Artsakh President meets with Armenian traditional parties’ members in LANovember 23, 2011 - 12:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 22, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in Los Angeles with members of the governing body of the Western USA Central Committee of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsutyun), Western USA Social Democrat Hunchakian Party and Western USA Regional committee of the Ramkavar Azatakan Party. The socioeconomic situation in the Artsakh Republic, regional developments as well as cooperation between Artsakh and Diaspora were in the focus of the meetings. President Bako Sahakyan praised the role of the traditional Armenian parties in the Diaspora’s life, their input in cementing ties with the Motherland and continuous support to Artsakh. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, head of the central information department of the office of the Artsakh Republic President David Babayan, NKR permanent representative to USA and Canada Robert Avetisyan attended the meetings, 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 | 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. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |