Number of tourists visiting NKR increasesDecember 19, 2008 - 18:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In 2008, tourists from dozens of countries visited the Nagorno Karabakh Republic.According to the data provided by the NKR MFA Consular Service, most of them are the citizens of the USA, France, Canada, Russia, Iran and Great Britain. As compared with 2007, the number of tourists increased approximately by 15%. The geography of the visitors to the NKR keeps on expanding. Tourists from Pakistan, Singapore and Somali visited Nagorno Karabakh for the first time this year. Besides ethnic Armenians, people of various nationalities, in particular the youth, visit the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. The most visited places are the historical-architectural monuments and monastic complexes: Amaras (4-19c.), Dadivank (4-13c.), Gandzasar (13c.), etc. In 2008, about 70 journalists from 25 countries and a dozen of film crews visited Nagorno Karabakh to prepare reportages on various spheres of life of the NKR. 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 | 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 20-22 Armenia 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. |