  Karabakh problem can't be resolved without Stepanakert's full-fledged participationNovember 13, 2007 - 12:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - November 11, Bako Sahakian visited the Permanent Representation of Armenia to UN to meet with Head of the Mission Armen Martirossian, reports the Central Information Department of the NKR President OfficeMr. Martirossian presented the Representation's activity and recent processes in UN around the Nagorno Karabakh settlement. The parties stressed the necessity of close cooperation between the Armenian diplomatic mission and NKR Permanent Representation in the U.S. Different issues concerning settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict were discussed. Touching upon the negotiation process, Bako Sahakian noted the OSCE Minsk Group to be the best framework in that period for the conflict resolution and emphasized the necessity of NKR full-fledged participation in the negotiations for a comprehensive resolution of the problem. RA Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the U.S. Tatoul Margarian also attended the meeting. The same day, Bako Sahakian met with a group of Armenian businessmen in New York, headed by Raffi Meghrian. Prospects of various projects in the NKR, particularly those in the sphere of carpet weaving were discussed at the meeting. The President highly appreciated Raffi Meghrian's contribution to that particular branch and noted that the NKR authorities would do everything for the carpet weaving development. Bako Sahakian also met with Leader of the Kilikian Eparchy of Armenian Apostolic Church, Archbishop Oshakan Choloyan and representatives of the Armenian community of New York. A number of economic and political issues were discussed. Oshakan Choloyan called upon the meeting participants to take an active part in the NKR's prosperity and development process and emphasized that the fate of spiritual and cultural identity of Armenians was being decided in Artsakh. The same day Bako Sahakian handed over the Gratitude medal to the family of famous benefactor Sargis Hakobian, who had been awarded posthumously. The NKR President marked that the nation would always remember his contribution to the NKR's development. On November 12, the NKR delegation headed by President Bako Sahakian left for Detroit.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
