  Stepanakert hosts NKR Security Council meeting August 26, 2013 - 16:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the NKR Security Council on Monday, August 26. Issues related to the combat readiness of the Defense Army, organization of combat duty in the armed forces and preparation of celebrations dedicated to the NKR proclamation's 22nd anniversary were discussed during the meeting. In his speech, President Sahakyan stressed the importance of maintaining high the level of the armed forces’ combat readiness as a key task of the Defense Army and state. He further instructed the government and the defense ministry on proper implementation of the planned activities, the Central Information Department at Artsakh 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 |  Latest 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. |
