  California hosts meetings between NKR President and Diaspora philanthropists  November 25, 2010 - 13:51 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - On November 24, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with an entrepreneur and philanthropist Ray Hartoonian in Los Angeles. Issues related to the development of printing industry in Artsakh were in the focus of the meeting. On the same day the President met philanthropist Harout Broutian to consider prospects of implementing various projects in the NKR. During a meeting with famous cardiologist Harout Mesrobian prospects of cooperation in the healthcare system were discussed. NKR leader praised the willingness of American Armenians to assist Artsakh in every possible way, emphasizing the mutual benefits of such cooperation. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, executive director of the Hayastan All-Armenian fund Ara Vardanyan, 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 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 |  Topic Latest news Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation  Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
