  Artsakh marks 26 years since independence September 2, 2017 - 11:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) is marking the 26th anniversary of its independence on Saturday, September 2, with Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan participating in celebratory events in Karabakh. Artsakh president Bako Sahakyan in a message on Saturday congratulated the people of Karabakh, reminding of their historical decision to determine their own destiny and build a free, independent, democratic, legal and social state. "During those years together with our sisters and brothers from Armenia and the Diaspora we have managed to realize numerous strategic programs, which day by day bring us closer to attaining our cherished national goals, further strengthen and develop our country," Sahakyan said. "I am confident the civilized and progressive world will sooner or later recognize this equitable and lawful resolution of the Artsakh people, will not hesitate to admit the prevailing realities that demonstrate our adherence to universal human values and commitment to international norms and principles." Also, Sargsyan delivered remarks on Artsakh's Independence Day, stating that the country has evolved successfully to become a solid, free and democratic state. Read also:Second Karabakh-Armenia road ready   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 |  Topic Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |
