Artsakh President congratulates policemen, commemorates those killedApril 16, 2011 - 11:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan issued an address in connection with the Day of Police. “Respected servicemen and veterans of the Police, I cordially congratulate you on your professional holiday - the Day of Police. It has already become a tradition in Artsakh to celebrate this day as the day of estimating the work of the system and address words of gratitude to all those who has made the maintenance of law and legality in our country, protection of human rights and liberties as well as struggle against criminality the main work of their lives. It is a very difficult and responsible work, which should be based on professionalism, patriotism and high human qualities,” President Sahakyan said. “I want to be sure that each of you is fully aware of the seriousness of the set tasks and the necessity of their successful solution. It is especially important for our society that has embarked on the path of democratic state building. The authorities in their turn will do everything possible to improve your working and social conditions, continuously assist in raising working efficiency of the system. On this festive day I bow my head to the memory of those policemen of Artsakh who sacrificed their lives defending the Motherland. Eternal glory and honor to them! I once again congratulate all the servicemen and veterans of the Artsakh Police, as well as their families and wish peace, robust health and greatest success,” he said. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |