Observers to parliamentary elections arrive in KarabakhMay 22, 2010 - 15:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 22, NKR President Bako Sahakyan met with American and Dutch representatives of the Public International Law and Policy Group headed by senior counsel Michael Kovaka who arrived in Artsakh as observers to parliamentary elections. At the meeting, Bako Sahakyan emphasized that American and Dutch observers’ participation in the elections is a proof of efficient cooperation in the sphere of democratic development. As NKR leader noted, participation of foreign observers in the elections should not be politicized; with arrival of American and European observers showing the approach to be unacceptable for civilized world, Central Information Department at NKR President’s Office reported. 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |