  Artsakh-made industrial products featured at Marseilles exhibition October 6, 2010 - 19:19 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Ceremonial opening of the Armenian hall, represented this time by Artsakh, took place within the framework of international fair in the French city of Marseilles. According to the Permanent Mission of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to France, representatives of the Armenian community, local authorities, and mass media participated in the event. Chairman of the Armenian Youth Cultural Center of Marseilles Karo Hovsepian, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to France Vigen Chitechian, NKR Minister of Economic Development Karen Yesayan delivered greeting speeches. Karen Yesayan thanked the organizers and visitors of the exhibition, as well as to the Chairman of the General Council of the south region of France Jean-Noel Guerrin (Provence Alpes Cotes d'Azur) for their interest towards Artsakh. Numerous samples of NKR-made handicraft and light industry products made were exhibited at the fair. The event also featured a documentary on Artsakh and round table discussions on the prospects of economic development in NKR, NKR Foreign Ministry press service 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 |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
