Bako Sahakyan highly estimates activities of France-Armenia friendship groupJune 10, 2009 - 00:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On 9 June President of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Bako Sahakyan met member of the National Assembly of France and chairman of the France-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group of the parliament of France François Rochebloine and accompanying him officials, who arrived in Artsakh the day before.Issues of bilateral cooperation and the settlement of the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict were discussed at the meeting, central information department of the NKR President's Office reports. NKR president highly estimated activities of the France-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations. Touching upon the current state and future of the Nagorno Karabagh conflict settlement, the President noted the constructive position of France, a co-chair country of the OSCE Minsk group. French officials expressed confidence that without consent and participation of Artsakh and its people it will be impossible to settle the conflict. Chairman of the NKR National Assembly Ashot Ghulyan partook at the meeting. 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. |