  Bako Sahakyan: parliament can contribute to NKR recognition with its professional work May 23, 2010 - 13:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It’s a pleasure to live in a country where democratic values are dominating, President of the Artsakh Republic stated. Bako Sahakyan thanked all political parties and citizens for participation in the elections. As to absence of opposition forces running for parliament, he said, “There are opposition trends in the republic but artificial creation of an opposition filed would be a grave violation of democracy principles.” “I expect the parliament to contribute to recognition of the Artsakh Republic with its professional work,” Mr. Sahakyan added.   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 |  Topics Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
