U.S. Congressman: NKR presidential election showcase democracyJuly 25, 2012 - 21:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI), whose home state of Rhode Island has recognized the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh, released a statement on the occasion of the recent presidential elections in Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic. He stated: "I congratulate the Nagorno Karabakh Republic on holding another free and fair presidential election - showcasing democracy in action for the rest of the world. In addition, I would like to recognize the invaluable contributions of former Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch, who assisted as an international observer." Nagorno Karabakh held presidential elections on July 19. Bako Sahakyan, gained 47 085 (66,7%) of the votes to win the presidential race. His major rival Vitaly Balasanyan garnered 22 966 (32,5%) of votes while Arkady Soghomonyan received 594 (0,8%) of votes. Top stories 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. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Erdogan’s approval rating falls below 40 percent: survey A total of 53.4 percent of respondents said they disapprove of the performance of Erdoğan. At least 2 CSTO members participated in preparing 44-day war against Armenia – PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia. Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei |