Bako Sahakyan: NKR defence army’s fighting capacity -key factor in maintaining regional stabilityFebruary 3, 2011 - 21:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On February 3, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a consultation with the participation of officials from legislative and executive bodies, as well as representatives of civic society. Issues related to the cooperation with the Defense Army were discussed during the consultation. In his speech the President characterized the defence army as the main guarantor of NKR security, noting that high level of its fighting capacity is among the pivotal factors of maintaining stability in the region and preventing the neighbor country from resorting to non-constructive steps. Bako Sahakyan underlined that it was necessary keep in the spotlight the issues and measures of bringing the relations between the army and the society to a new level. In this context the President noted the importance of frequent visits to military units on the part of officials and representatives of the civic sector, meetings on site with the personnel and maintaining necessary assistance for solving issues the army faced. During the consultation special attention was given to the issues of civil defense. Chairman of the National Assembly Ashot Ghoulyan, premier Ara Haroutyunyan, defense minister Movses Hakobyan, chief of the Army's staff Levon Mnatsakanyan, head of the Rescue Service Arthur Haroutyunyan, minister of education and science Vladik Khachatryan and other officials delivered corresponding reports. Bako Sahakyan gave specific instructions to heads of corresponding structures for carrying out necessary activities on a proper level, Central Information Department of 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 | 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. |