Artsakh President attends Monte Melkonyan's death anniv. eventsJune 12, 2013 - 20:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 12, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Martuni and partook in the events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Artsakh hero Monte Melkonyan's death. President Sahakyan laid wreaths to the monuments of Avo and perished soldiers as well as took part in a meeting held in memory of Monte Melkonyan in Martuni Culture Palace. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, National Assembly deputy speaker Arthur Tovmasyan, vice prime-minister Arthur Aghabekyan, head of the General Staff of Armenia's Armed Forces Yuri Khachaturov, NKR defense minister Movses Hakobyan, other officials, guests from Armenia and the Diaspora partook in the events, Central Information Department at NKR President's Office reported. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. 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. 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |