Artsakh President visits Armenian center of Montebello to meet Armenian community representativesNovember 23, 2010 - 15:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 22, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the city of Montebello and met members of the city council headed by Mayor William Molinari. In his speech, President Sahakyan emphasized the importance of bilateral relations further consolidated with conclusion of twin city agreement between Stepanakert and Montebello. He also expressed his appreciation for the resolute stance of the city’s authorities towards Armenian Genocide recognition. Mayor Molinari, in his turn, expressed readiness to deepen relations with Artsakh. Later, President Sahakyan visited Armenian center of Montebello and met representatives of the local Armenian community. Bako Sahakyan gave high assessment to the role of the Armenian community in cementing relations with the Diaspora and assisting Artsakh. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, consular general of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles Grigor Hovhannisyan, head of the Central information department of the Artsakh Republic President’s Office Davit Babayan, NKR permanent representative to the USA Robert Avetisyan, chairman of the Artsakh Public TV and Radio company’s board Norek Gasparyan and other officials attended the meetings, Central Information Department at Artsakh Republic 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |