Frantisek Miklosko: the future of Europe is determined in ArtsakhMay 23, 2010 - 17:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 22, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received Frantisek Miklosko, member and former speaker of the Slovak parliament, and Ashot Grigoryan, head of the Armenian community of Slovakia who arrived in Artsakh as observers to the coming parliamentary elections. Mr. Sahakyan rated high impartial stance of Slovakia towards this crucial event, as “the presence of such an experienced political figure at the elections is the best manifestation of it.” Frantisek Miklosko noted for his part that “the future of Europe is determined in Artsakh.” The participants also focused on ways to settle the conflict between Karabakh and Azerbaijan, reported the Central Information Department of the Office of the Artsakh Republic President. 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 | 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 province Narek 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. |