  Karabakh marks HALO Trust 10th anniversary June 7, 2010 - 17:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 7, NKR President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Khachen in Askeran Region. The President participated in solemn ceremony dedicated to 10th anniversary of HALO Trust organization activities in Artsakh. Former vice-speaker of the British Parliament’s House of Lords Baroness Caroline Cox was also present at the ceremony. Bako Sahakyan thanked the organization for its activities, characterizing it as an important humanitarian mission. NKR President met Khachen school teaching staff to discuss a number of issues on school reforms. NKR Defense Minister Movses Hakobyan and other officials accompanied the President during his visit, 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 |  Related sections Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
