NKR National Assembly held its first plenary session of 9th convocation in StepanakertSeptember 16, 2009 - 22:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 9, NKR National Assembly opened its first plenary session of 9th convocation in Stepanakert. Parliamentarians considered draft laws on Method of Discussing Citizens Proposals and Complaints, Population's State Register, and Citizenship as well as bills on introducing amendments on NKR laws on Local Self-government and NKR's Administrative-Territorial Division. Session also focused on draft laws on Social Security and Controlling Use and Maintenance of Lands.Parliament Speaker Ashot Gulyan congratulated Armenian people on upcoming Independence Day. "We wish our Armenian colleagues and our people peace and prosperity," NKR NA press service quotes Speaker as saying. 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. |