Armenia and NKR celebrate Victory Day and Shushi Liberation DayMay 9, 2009 - 11:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 9, Armenia is celebrating Victory Day and Shushi Liberation Day. Tomorrow, RA Defense Ministry officials will lay flower wreaths on memorial to the Unknown Soldier in Victory Park of Yerevan. The ceremony will be followed by a parade and festive concert organized by RA Defense Ministry.RA and NKR Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Bako Sahakyan will visit the Stepanakert memorial to victims of Shushi Battle. Thereafter, they will set out for Shushi. On their way, the President will stop near the tank memorial. People in Shushi will lay flower wreaths on memorial to Vazgen Sargsyan. After the ceremony, Surb Khazanchetsots church will serve liturgy. Upon Presidents' arrival in Stepanakert, a number of servicemen will receive apartment keys. The celebrations will end in a concert and firework display. 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 | Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. |