Artsakh President congratulates compatriots on International Workers DayMay 1, 2011 - 14:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the International Workers' Day, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan addressed a congratulatory message to his compatriots. The address read, ''On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities and myself I congratulate you on the International Workers' Day. We traditionally celebrate this day as a day of deep respect towards work and workers, a day of honoring and glorifying them. The Artsakh people know very well the value of work. Over centuries we have built our country, cultivated the native land by ourselves, cared for the needs of our families through painstaking work. Today, the greatest wealth of our country is still a man and his work is the basis of Artsakh's achievements. This is the very reason that protection of the workers' rights and interests, stimulation of local production and creation of new working places have been in the spotlight of the authorities attention with the main aim of improving social and living conditions of our citizens, making their lives more secure. Dear Artsakh people, I once again congratulate you on the May Day and wish peaceful and creative work. Let this work bring happiness and welfare to your families, prosperity to the Artsakh Republic.'' 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |