NKR elections meet international standards, Abkhazian parliament vice speaker saysMay 23, 2010 - 15:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Elections and the legislative system in the Arstakh Republic meet all international standards, said Vyacheslav Tsugba, vice speaker of the Abkhazian parliament. “I have visited dozens of polling stations and can assert this,” he said. “Abkhazia, South Ossetia, NKR and Transdnistria recognized each other’s independence long ago and are closely cooperating,” Mr. Tsugba said. “NKR stood a better chance for recognition, but as it happened Abkhazia was recognized before. Anyway, our republics collaborate at the highest level.” 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |