NKR independence is sacramental and unquestionableSeptember 2, 2008 - 14:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan congratulated the people of Nagorno Karabakh on the 17th anniversary of proclamation of independence, the RA leader's press office reported."The past 17 years proved that the decision of Artsakh people was the only right way to choose. This is a sacramental and unquestionable choice Passed through the ordeal of war, you are now working for the glory of their state. I am confident that with support of Armenia and the entire Armenianhood, you will respond to future challenges. I wish you peace and progress," President Sargsyan 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province 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. |