Defense Minister: Armenian independence helped defend ArtsakhSeptember 20, 2012 - 17:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Defense Ministry hosted a celebration on the occasion of Armenian Independence Day. “Independence Day is the most cherished holiday for all Armenians. Freedom was gained at a cost of great efforts and sacrifice,” Defense Minister said. Seyran Ohanyan noted restoration of Armenian statehood through Sept. 21 referendum in 1991 as the sole way to defend Artsakh. “Independence enabled to take operative measures for establishment of a democratic system of government, implementation of foreign policy in the interests of Armenia’s and Artsakh people and formation of regular armed forces,” Minister Ohanyan said. The Defense Ministry further hosted a ceremony awarding outstanding soldiers and liberators with state awards of Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh Republic and Defense Ministry. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. |