Bako Sahakyan: subversive terrorist acts threaten both regional security and entire civilized worldSeptember 6, 2010 - 18:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 6, Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan partook at the NKR Defense Army military council meeting. The President reiterated the NKR authorities’ determination to maintain the army’s technical equipment at an appropriate level. Sahakyan emphasized the necessity of boosting the soldiers’ morale, giving special attention to psychological, educational, social and other aspects. Touching upon recent violations of the cease-fire by Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of NKR armed forces qualified them as subversive terrorist acts, posing a threat both to the regional security and the entire civilized world. As President Sahakyan underscored, the best way of preventing aggression is to rebuff it strongly. Bako Sahakyan gave high assessment to the fighting efficiency of the Defense Army, once again proved by effectively neutralizing all the provocations of the adversary. NKR President presented state awards to a group of servicemen for successful prevention of the advance attempt by the adversary’s subversive reconnaissance group, Central Information Department at 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. |