NKR, Armenian presidents observe Artsakh-hosted military drills![]() October 23, 2012 - 20:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 23, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan observed military exercises of the NKR Defense Army held in the eastern part of Artsakh. Following the drills, the Presidents granted awards to servicemen who distinguished themselves during the exercises. Later, Armenia and Artsakh leaders attended the opening of the new barracks in one of the military units. On the same day the Presidents partook in NKR defense ministry-hosted consultation summarizing the results of military exercises, Central Information Department at Artsakh President’s Office reported. ![]() ![]() The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |