  Bako Sahakyan thanks Uruguay continuous assistance to NKR December 2, 2011 - 16:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On December 1, the President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the parliament of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay to meet the speaker of Uruguay's House of Deputies Luis Lacalle, the President of the Commission of International Affairs of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of Uruguay Maria Elena Laurnaga and a group of the House of Representatives and Senate members. Issues related to life in the NKR, its foreign policy, strengthening of Artsakh-Uruguay ties and regional developments were discussed during the meeting. President Sahakyan noted Uruguay's continuous assistance to Armenian people, sincerely thanking the country for being the first to have recognized the Armenian Genocide. NKR leader pointed out Artsakh and Uruguay as countries which have passed similar paths towards independence, which further approximates the two countries. Dwelling on Karabakh issue, President Sahakyan stressed NKR adherence to peaceful settlement of the conflict which does not mean that Artsakh is unable to defend itself or accepts a possibility of a return to the past. Both sides expressed their interest in developing bilateral relations. President Sahakyan noted that cementing ties with Uruguay will have a positive effect on the maintenance of peace and stability in the region as well as international recognition of the Artsakh Republic. After the meeting, NKR leader, accompanied by the Uruguayan parliamentarians visited the tomb of Uruguay national hero Jose Gervasio Artigas. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile Vladimir Karmirshalyan, head of the central information department of the office of the Artsakh Republic President David Babayan partook in the meeting. NKR delegation returned to Buenos Aires on the same day, Central Information Department at Artsakh President’s office reported.   Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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".   Partner news |  Latest news Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine  Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations.French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province.Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan dies aged 67 Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan has died at the age of 67, according to a statement from the YSITC.CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says. |
