Artsakh elections meet international standardsMay 24, 2010 - 13:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - ARF Dashnaktsutyun Supreme Body representative Armen Rustamyan gave high assessment to continuous improvements in the NKR electoral system. “Artsakh elections were organized on a high level to meet international standards. High voter turnout was observed, proving NKR people’s awareness their participation strengthens independence and security of the state,” Armen Rustamyan stressed. ARFD representative expressed disagreement over the attitude of international structures ignoring NKR parliamentary elections, a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent reported from Stepanakert. “Whether or not the state is acknowledged, international structures must send in an observation mission to get acquainted with the domestic situation, thus guaranteeing adequate assessment. As to European Parliament resolution, it served to reveal the incompetence of the institution, rather than harm NKR,” Mr. Rustamyan emphasized. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |