  Artsakh republic 20th anniversary marked in MarseillesSeptember 19, 2011 - 18:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The National Library of Marseilles, France hosted a festive event titled Nagorno Karabakh: 20 Years of Independence. The event was organised by Marseilles Mayor's Office and the Coordination Council of the Armenian Organizations of France. The event was attended by Deputies of the National Assembly of France – Vice-Chairman of the French delegation to OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, First Vice-Mayor of Marseilles Roland Blum, Vice-Mayor of Marseilles Valerie Buaye, Richard Mallie, Francois Rochebloine, as well as representatives of regional and municipal authorities, Armenian community, public figures and journalists. The event’s organizers gave a warm welcome to the Artsakh War participant, General Norayr Ter-Grigorian who had attended the event. Tir Katin Karabakh film studio's Artsakh-Karabakh documentary was screened. The Deputies shared impressions of their visits to the NKR in recent years and congratulated the people and authorities of Artsakh on the 20th anniversary of its statehood. The event participants expressed optimism over the peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict and the international recognition of the NKR. Representatives of Artsakh, Armenia, and the Diaspora also delivered speeches, NKR Foreign Ministry press service 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 |  Topic Latest news Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities  Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. |
