NKR President congratulated Barack Obama on US Independence DayJuly 4, 2009 - 16:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On 4 July, NKR President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to US President Barack Obama in connection with US Independence Day. NKR President said in his letter, "On behalf of the people and Government of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh, I am writing to congratulate you and the American people on occasion of the United States' Independence Day. Your nation saw many ordeals on the path to independence. Outstanding persistence and patriotism allowed the American people overcome the severe challenges and become a great democracy in the world. The formidable American spirit of freedom has motivated many nations, including Artsakh, to achieve its long-dreamed objectives of national liberation and prosperity. We defended our right to live in freedom, under the government of our own choosing, against Azerbaijan's attempt to undermine our basic right to exist. The people of Artsakh are thankful to the American nation for the ongoing humanitarian assistance, which helps to rebuild our lives and restore our economy shattered by a devastating conflict. Further, we appreciate the ongoing efforts of your Administration to promote a durable peace and stability in the South Caucasus and to bring about a fair and viable settlement to the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict. As we celebrate the spirit of freedom on this Day, I am confident that our shared values of peace and prosperity will lead to mutually beneficial, expanded and enriched relations between our two nations," Central Information Department of NKR President's Office reported. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |