  Artsakh President congratulates compatriots on International Workers Day May 1, 2011 - 14:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the International Workers' Day, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan addressed a congratulatory message to his compatriots. The address read, ''On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities and myself I congratulate you on the International Workers' Day. We traditionally celebrate this day as a day of deep respect towards work and workers, a day of honoring and glorifying them. The Artsakh people know very well the value of work. Over centuries we have built our country, cultivated the native land by ourselves, cared for the needs of our families through painstaking work. Today, the greatest wealth of our country is still a man and his work is the basis of Artsakh's achievements. This is the very reason that protection of the workers' rights and interests, stimulation of local production and creation of new working places have been in the spotlight of the authorities attention with the main aim of improving social and living conditions of our citizens, making their lives more secure. Dear Artsakh people, I once again congratulate you on the May Day and wish peaceful and creative work. Let this work bring happiness and welfare to your families, prosperity to the Artsakh Republic.''   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 |  Latest news Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
