  Bako Sahakyan: non-recognition of Artsakh doesn’t hamper its development June 14, 2011 - 17:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Non-recognition of Nagorno Karabakh has both negative and positive consequences, President of the Artsakh Republic said. “The negative aspect is that out country is deprived of the possibility to receive assistance from various international organization. It certainly affects our economy. However, on the other hand, we count on our own strength and use our resources more rationally,” Bako Sahakyan said in an interview with Military Diplomat magazine. “With its economic development rate, Artsakh is ahead of many recognized states, including Azerbaijan,” he emphasized, adding that despite the global economic crisis, the republic’s GDP exceeded 13% in 2009 and went down to 9.1% in 2010.   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 |  Topic Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.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. |
