Motherland defenders awarded on Shushi Liberation anniversary thresholdMay 5, 2011 - 16:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 5, on the threshold of the Victory Day, the Day of the NKR Defense Army and 19th anniversary of the Liberation of Shushi, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed several decrees. For personal bravery shown during the defense of the motherland, 19 individuals, 5 of them posthumously were awarded with the Medal of Valor. For successful performance of combat missions, raising combat readiness of the forces as well as courage shown while defending state borders' 460 individuals, 26 of them posthumously were awarded with the Distinguished Service Medal. For personal bravery shown during the battles for the liberation of Soushi, 26 individuals, one of them posthumously, were awarded with the Medal for Liberation of Shushi, Central Information Department at the Office of the Artsakh President reported. 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 | Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. |