Artsakh President hails role of army building in state policy![]() December 25, 2012 - 14:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On December 25, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan attended the meeting of the defense army’s military council, convoked to sum up the activities of the army in 2012. In his speech President Sahakyan highly assessed the role of army building in state policy, dwelling on the work carried out in 2012, the achievements and problems existing in this field. NKR leader further instructed the defense minister and the supreme command staff of the army to continue strengthening of the army, defense potential of the country and ensuring people's security, Central Information Department at NKR 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 |