Artsakh Defense Minister: we remember Yerkrapah feat![]() February 18, 2012 - 13:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh Defense Minister Movses Hakobyan welcomed participants of the 9th meeting of Yerkrapah Volunteer Union. He mentioned the important role Yerkrapah continues to play after war as well. “I want to express my sincere gratitude; Artsakh authorities do remember your feat,” he said. In his words, it was the feat of Yerkrapah that helped Artsakh maintain its independence and move to peaceful life. Movses Hakobyan said he hoped the meeting will achieve the set objectives and strengthen the statehood. ![]() ![]() Yerkrapah Volunteer Union Yerkrapah Volunteer Union was established in 1993. It currently comprises over 10 thous. members, majority of whom are veterans of Artsakh national liberation struggle. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |