Karabakh people faced many challenges to gain the right to self-determinationFebruary 23, 2011 - 12:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On February 21, the Armenian embassy in Russia hosted an event dedicated to the 23rd anniversary of the February 20, 1988, historical decision on Nagorno Karabakh’s unification with Armenia that was adopted during an extraordinary session of Nagorno Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (NKAO) People's Deputies. Employees of the embassy and NKR Representation, as well as media representatives participated in the event. Armenian Ambassador to Russia Oleg Yesayan noted that it was a far-reaching decision, as the people of Karabakh declared that day that they want to be independent on their own land and reunify with the motherland. Later the Karabakh and Armenian people had to face many challenges in their support of Nagorno Karabakh’s right to self-determination. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. Azerbaijan extends Rune Vardanyan’s arrest by 5 months A court in Azerbaijan has extended the arrest of former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan by five months. Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |