  Artsakh to mark 20th anniversary of Shushi liberation  September 30, 2011 - 18:41 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - On September 30, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired a meeting of the NKR Security Council. Issues related to army building were discussed. At the meeting, the President noted the Defense Army to be the main guarantee of Artsakh security. President Sahakyan further stressed rising of fighting efficiency among key directions of the state building process. The Security Council also discussed issues related to organization of solemn events dedicated to 20th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army and liberation of Shushi. President Sahakyan instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to form a governmental commission on the organization and systematization of solemn events. Defence minister of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan and other officials partook in the meeting, 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 |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
