  Bako Sahakyan: NKR seeks to develop ties with Switzerland November 11, 2011 - 17:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 10, President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the city of Bern to meet a group of deputies representing leading parties of Switzerland. A wide range of issues including life in Artsakh, bilateral relations, Karabakh conflict settlement process and regional developments were discussed during the meeting. President Sahakyan stressed that Artsakh is interested in establishing firm ties with the Swiss Confederation and developing inter-parliamentary ties. Artsakh leader noted NKR’s interest in Swiss experience in agriculture and education spheres. Bako Sahakyan put a special emphasis on cooperation with Switzerland in developing democracy. The importance of deepening bilateral ties and implementation of specific projects was mutually stressed. Head of the central information department of the office of the NKR President David Babayan, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Switzerland Satenik Abgaryan, secretary of the Armenian-Swiss parliamentary friendship group Sargis Shahinyan and other officials partook in the meeting, NKR president’s 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 |  Latest news 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.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |
