Caroline Cocks: I become inspired by positive changes in ArtsakhJune 8, 2009 - 18:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 8, NKR President Bako Sahakyan received a delegation headed by British House of Lords Deputy Speaker Baroness Caroline Cocks. The Baroness said she was inspired to see positive changes in Artsakh during each visit.At the instance of his guests, Bako Sahakayn introduced the current situation in Artsakh and the prospect for the development of various spheres of economy. Parties also focused on Karabakh settlement process. Touching upon the international recognition of NKR state independence, President said it was just a matter of time, and the principal mechanisms towards achieving that end were the consistent development of the Artsakh statehood and the strengthening of democratic values. At the end, Bako Sahakyan expressed his gratitude to the guests for their permanent attention and assistance to Artsakh, NKR President's press service reports. 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. |