Artsakh President: humanitarian issues should not be politicizedApril 25, 2011 - 17:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 25, President of the Republic of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan received a delegation of the European Union of Exiled and Expelled People (EUEEP) led by head of the organization Massimiliano Lacota. Mr. Sahakyan praised the efforts of the union aimed at recognition and condemnation of genocides as well as protection of the rights of people suffered from conflicts, considering it among pivotal directions of human rights protection. He noted that humanitarian issues should not be politicized and welcomed the assistance and willingness of the guests to present the issues of refugees settled in Artsakh in different European instances. The parties noted that there are all opportunities and needed potential for cooperation. NKR Foreign Minister Georgy Petrosyan and other officials participated in the meeting, the Central Information Department of the 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. |