  Observers to parliamentary elections arrive in Karabakh May 22, 2010 - 15:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 22, NKR President Bako Sahakyan met with American and Dutch representatives of the Public International Law and Policy Group headed by senior counsel Michael Kovaka who arrived in Artsakh as observers to parliamentary elections. At the meeting, Bako Sahakyan emphasized that American and Dutch observers’ participation in the elections is a proof of efficient cooperation in the sphere of democratic development. As NKR leader noted, participation of foreign observers in the elections should not be politicized; with arrival of American and European observers showing the approach to be unacceptable for civilized world, Central Information Department at NKR 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 |  Topic Latest news Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush provinceNarek 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. |
