Artsakh President, AAC French Diocese Primate discuss NKR-Diaspora tiesMarch 22, 2011 - 09:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 21, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met with Primate of the French Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Archbishop Norvan Zakarian and diocesan chancellor Grigor Davtian to discuss issues related to strengthening the Fatherland-Diaspora relations as well as ties between the church and the government. President Sahakyan praised the important the role of the Armenian Apostolic Church for deepening cooperation between Artsakh and the Diaspora, “developing our country and forming healthy society at the same time noting the necessity of continuous widening ties between dioceses of the Armenian Apostolic Church.” Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan and other officials also attended the meeting, reported the Central Information Department of the Office of the Artsakh Republic President. 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. |