  Liberated lands must not be cededSeptember 2, 2009 - 18:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Every year, returning here, I recall people, rising in arms to defend their native land. Once a month I come to NKR to help Karabakh people to the best of my abilities," Major General Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan (Komandos) told a news conference in Stepanakert. According to the legendary commander, NKR has strong guarantors: army, people, desire to live a peaceful live. "We're the ones to be in control of situation, as this is our land. I, as a military man, refuse to reply questions on territory cession. We've already lost much: Shahumyan, Artsvashen. Liberated lands must not be ceded, whatever is promised for them," Komandos emphasized.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29  Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said.Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution.Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north.Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |
