NKR President congratulates Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan with his 70th birthdayMay 22, 2009 - 17:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On 22 May Artsakh's Hero, major-general Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan (Komandos) became 70. As NKR President's Central Information Department reported, in connection with his 70th birthday legendary hero was congratulated by the president of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakyan. His congratulatory letter reads as follows: "On behalf of the people of Artsakh people and myself I cordially congratulate you on a glorious jubilee. 70 years are a good opportunity to valuate life. Indeed, you have right to be proud of your life and activities, services and devotion displayed to the Motherland and your compatriots. Your contribution to the liberation of Artsakh, formation of the Armenian Army and its further strengthening is invaluable. Your audacity and courage is a glaring example of patriotism for the young generation. I congratulate you once again and wish good health, happiness, and long life. All the best to you!" 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 | 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. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |