NKR President, French MPs discuss Karabakh conflictJune 10, 2010 - 11:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 9, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received a delegation of French National Assembly members to discuss issues related to bilateral ties, the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict settlement and domestic life of Artsakh. The meeting was also attended by chairman of the Artsakh Republic National Assembly Ashot Ghulyan and other officials. Mr. Sahakyan emphasized that expanding cooperation with France is among the pivotal trends of the republic’s foreign policy. He also rated high the role of France in the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict settlement process and maintenance of stability in the region. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |