NKR President: international recognition of NKR is the most important taskSeptember 8, 2007 - 14:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We are exclusively adherent to the principles of peaceful settlement of the Karabakh-Azerbaijan conflict. Highly appreciating the efforts of international mediators, we hope that our opponents will eventually realize that there is no alternative to the full participation of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the negotiation process," said NKR president elect Bako Sahakyan during his inaugural address."International recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic is the most important task that requires hard work to further consolidate potentials of Artsakh, Armenia and the Diaspora and deepen traditional cooperation. Our strength is in our unity. I would like to thank all those who have congratulated me on my election. I assure you that all my energy, knowledge, and experience will be used for the good of our nation," 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |