Artsakh President visits Armenian center of Montebello to meet Armenian community representativesNovember 23, 2010 - 15:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 22, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the city of Montebello and met members of the city council headed by Mayor William Molinari. In his speech, President Sahakyan emphasized the importance of bilateral relations further consolidated with conclusion of twin city agreement between Stepanakert and Montebello. He also expressed his appreciation for the resolute stance of the city’s authorities towards Armenian Genocide recognition. Mayor Molinari, in his turn, expressed readiness to deepen relations with Artsakh. Later, President Sahakyan visited Armenian center of Montebello and met representatives of the local Armenian community. Bako Sahakyan gave high assessment to the role of the Armenian community in cementing relations with the Diaspora and assisting Artsakh. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, consular general of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles Grigor Hovhannisyan, head of the Central information department of the Artsakh Republic President’s Office Davit Babayan, NKR permanent representative to the USA Robert Avetisyan, chairman of the Artsakh Public TV and Radio company’s board Norek Gasparyan and other officials attended the meetings, Central Information Department at Artsakh Republic 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |