California hosts meetings between NKR President and Diaspora philanthropistsNovember 25, 2010 - 13:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 24, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with an entrepreneur and philanthropist Ray Hartoonian in Los Angeles. Issues related to the development of printing industry in Artsakh were in the focus of the meeting. On the same day the President met philanthropist Harout Broutian to consider prospects of implementing various projects in the NKR. During a meeting with famous cardiologist Harout Mesrobian prospects of cooperation in the healthcare system were discussed. NKR leader praised the willingness of American Armenians to assist Artsakh in every possible way, emphasizing the mutual benefits of such cooperation. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, executive director of the Hayastan All-Armenian fund Ara Vardanyan, 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 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |