NKR leader swears to support Artsakh’s independenceSeptember 7, 2012 - 21:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Several hours ago, Stepanakert’s Palace of Youth and Culture hosted a special sitting of Nagorno Karabakh parliament, dedicated to inauguration of the Republic’s president Bako Sahakyan. Taking oath on 17th century Bible and NKR constitution, the President swore to “fulfill the Constitution, respect human rights, support sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and safety of Nagorno Karabakh Republic.” The swearing in ceremony was attended by former NKR President Arkady Ghukasyan, Armenian delegation led by President Serzh Sargsyan, as well as delegations from Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Transdniestria, and guests from Russia, U.S, France, Poland and Middle East. The inauguration ceremony was followed by Artsakh armed forces parade at NKR capital’s central square. 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 | Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. |