  Bako Sahakyan: Shahumyan region development is of strategic importance April 29, 2011 - 09:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 28, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the Shahumyan region of the republic. In the Karvachar regional center the President convoked a consultation with the participation of heads of the regional administration’s departments and discussed a wide range of issues related to the region’s socioeconomic development. He underlined that taking into consideration the peculiar significance of the Shahumyan region, its development was among the pivotal strategic issues for our republic. Mr. Sahakyan also gave instructions to the heads of relative structures for proper realization of the programs being implemented in the region. Thereafter, the President together with students of Artsakh and Yerevan State Universities took part in a tree planting event in Karvachar and attended the ceremony of launching construction of a youth camp. On the same day Bako Sahakyan left for the Kashatagh region. In Berdzor regional center the President was present at a concert given by the creative groups of the region. Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan and other officials accompanied the President during the visits, reported the Central Information Department of the Office of the Artsakh Republic President.   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 Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
