Democratic elections to help international recognition of ArtsakhMay 24, 2010 - 14:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Michael Kovaka, Senior Counsel and Senior Legal Editor at the Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG) said that the delegation led by him attended polling stations in 7 constituencies to meet with voters, observers and journalists. “We also met with officials and representatives of non-governmental organizations,” he said. “There were no violations or complaints registered. Our mission asserts that the elections were held freely and transparently. The Nagorno Karabakh Republic is moving towards healthy and lasting democracy.” As a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent reported from Stepanakert, Mr. Kovaka also said that democratic elections will help international recognition of Artsakh. 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. |