Artsakh President, head of Armenian Civil Aviation discuss Stepanakert airport reopening June 14, 2011 - 21:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 14, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met with the head of Armenian Civil Aviation Central Department Artyom Movsesyan as well as members of the department. Issues related to the development of civil aviation in Artsakh and cooperation of the two Armenian states in this sphere were discussed during the meeting. Special attention was given to Stepanakert airport reopening, with the head of Artsakh Civil Aviation Department Dmitry Atbashyan briefing those present on the progress of airport construction works. Artsakh President characterized the airport as on of the most significant strategic objects in NKR, stressing the importance of its efficient operation, Central Information Department at Artsakh President’s Office reported. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |