Artsakh Republic President: May 28 is a holiday all Armenians hold dearMay 27, 2011 - 18:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan issued a congratulatory address on the eve of the First Armenian Republic Day. “May 28 is a holiday all Armenians hold dear. It has become one of the glorious pages of our age-long history. The nation that went through a genocide and lost the great part of the historical Motherland claimed to the world for surviving and asserting itself, created a state with all the attributes, structures and resoluteness to live and create freely and independently. The First Armenian Republic was born in a very difficult geopolitical situation and existed only for two and a half years. However, the lessons it has left contain deep meaning and are actual till now. We should always remember the events of these critical years of our history, evaluate successes and achievements and never repeat the mistakes of the past. Every Armenian in Armenia, Artsakh and Diaspora must assist by all means to the state building process, do everything possible for our people’s victorious path to be eternal and stable. Unity, solidarity and national goals should prevail over everything else. On this festive day I once again congratulate the entire Armenian people, all our brothers and sisters and wish peace, prosperity and new successes in the name of strengthening and reinforcing the independent Armenian statehood,” the President said in his address. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |