NKR authorities actively cooperate with OmbudsmanMay 25, 2009 - 23:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NKR Human Rights Defender Office was established on April 16, 2008. Although we have been working actively for 7 months, we have already received 300 claims concerning labor legislation, criminal liability issues as well as housing problems," NKR Ombudsman Yurij Hayrapetyan said.According to him, NKR Human Rights Defender Office will promote development and strengthening of democracy. "NKR state structures were always responsive to all the issues we raised. We are very happy that cooperation was a success, because understanding and mutual support between parties is not always possible," he noted. Mr. Hayrapetyan also stressed the importance of cooperation between Armenian and NKR Ombudsman Offices. "Being the first to congratulate us, Armen Harutyunyan expressed willingness to assist us in all our initiatives. Advice and help from a more experienced colleague is always appreciable," Yuryj Hayrapetyan 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |