Bako Sahakyan: Kashatagh region development is of pan-Armenian importance May 18, 2011 - 16:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 18, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Berdzor, Kashatagh region and partook in the festive events dedicated to the 19th anniversary of the town’s liberation. In his speech the President noted that the liberation of Berdzor had become a significant military, political and psychological victory for the whole Armenian nation, without which it would have been impossible to defend independence and freedom. President Sahakyan characterized the development of Kashatagh region a strategic issue of pan-Armenian importance. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, members of the National Assembly and Cabinet of Ministers, as well as guests from the Republic of Armenia attended the events, 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |