Bako Sahakyan: community development key component in Artsakh’s socio-economic developmentFebruary 6, 2011 - 15:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On February 5, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the Martuni region. In the villages of Paravatumb, Kaghartsi, Spitakashen and Gishi the President met with heads of the communities and the residents. In the village of Gishi the President convoked a working consultation with heads of all communities of the Martuni region. Issues the region and its communities face and ways of their solution were discussed during the consultation. President Sahakyan stressed that the development of the regions and communities was among the key components of the republic’s socio-economic progress and one of the bases of Artsakh’s strength. According to him, the first thing to be done is the proper usage of the local potential and display of initiative approaches on site. President Sahakyan gave specific assignments to heads of the corresponding structures for proper realization of the projects stipulated for the socio-economic development of the region. Chairman of the National Assembly Ashot Ghoulyan, premier Ara Haroutyunyan and other officials accompanied the President during the visit, Central Information Department of 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |