  Expansion of ties between Artsakh and European community discussed in NKR October 28, 2010 - 20:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 28, NKR President Bako Sahakyan met with the members of the European Parliament who arrived in Artsakh on the same day. Expansion of relations between Artsakh and the European community, Karabakh conflict settlement as well as regional developments was discussed during the meeting. NKR President emphasized that balanced and multi-vectored approach as the basis of Artsakh foreign policy; in this context the republic is interested in deepening relations with Europe and its different structures. The necessity of peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict within the framework of the OSCE Minsk group was emphasized. The guests gave high assessment to Artsakh’s success in building a democratic state specifically noting its importance for the whole region. NKR parliamentary speaker Ashot Ghoulyan, chairman of the European Hay Dat commission Hilda Choboyan, members of NKR Parliament Vahan Hovhannisyan and Ara Babloyan partook at the meeting, 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 |  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. |
