  NKR President stresses importance of army–church cooperation February 19, 2011 - 15:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On February 19, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan participated in a meeting of the diocesan council of the Artsakh See of the Armenian Apostolic Church held in Shushi. The primate of the Artsakh diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan briefed the meeting participants about the activities carried out in 2010 and plans for the year 2011. The President noted strengthening of the church-society relations to be among the key factors in harmonious development of the society. The importance of intensifying army-church relations was stressed. Chairman of the National Assembly Ashot Ghoulyan, defense minister of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan and other officials attended the meeting, Central Information Department at Artsakh President’ 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 |  Related sections Latest 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. |
