Bako Sahakyan receives participants of international music festivalJuly 30, 2010 - 16:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 29, President of the Republic of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan received a group of participants of Tnjre international festival of young musicians. Mr. Sahakyan stressed the importance of such festivals organization in Artsakh, considering it a significant event for establishing cultural ties with different countries. Bako Sahakyan noted that the cultural sphere is among key directions of the country’s development. NKR Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs Narine Aghabalyan also participated in the meeting, the Central Information Department of the NKR President's Office reported. 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. |