  Artsakh prepares to mark 20th anniversary of declaration of independence February 11, 2011 - 16:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On February 11, NKR President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on organization of celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of declaration of the Artsakh Republic. According to the decree, a state commission on organizing the celebrations was created to discuss and adopt a complex program of festive arrangements within the period of one month. The ministries of education and science, culture and youth affairs, “The Artsakh Republic Public TV and Radio” closed joint-stock company, the editorial staff of the “Azat Artsakh” republican newspaper were assigned to elaborate projects dedicated to the historical significance of the Artsakh Republic independence, provide proper mass-coverage of the preparatory and arrangement activities. The state commission on organizing the celebrations includes governmental officials, cultural workers and NKR intellectual elite. The commission is led by NKR President, with NKR National Assembly chairman Ashot Ghulyan and Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan as co-chairs, 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 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. |
