Ara Harutyunyan: NKR is an independent political unitDecember 28, 2010 - 11:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Setting up of a committee on the recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic will be another step in approaching the final goal, NKR Prime Minister stated. “Using its financial resources, Azerbaijan pushes anti-Armenian propaganda worldwide, posing as a victim. We ought to be consistent, intensify activity and inform the international community about the true causes of the conflict as well as the history of Artsakh,” Ara Harutyunyan told a resulting press conference in Stepanakert. At the same time, he noted, that “more and more people, particularly those directly and indirectly engaged in the Karabakh process, come to understand the reality.” “Indeed, we all realize, that decades are needed to achieve a political solution. However, I believe, that time is on our side,” Harutyunyan said. He also emphasized that despite its non- recognition, NKR is an independent political unit. 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. |