NKR President attends Russian Church opening ceremonyJune 19, 2010 - 12:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 18, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan attended a solemn ceremony of opening of the Russian Church in Stepanakert. The event was also attended by Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, chairman of the National Assembly Ashot Ghulyan, other officials, representatives of the Russian community of Artsakh, as well as guests from the Russian Federation. In his speech, Mr. Sahakyan stressed the importance of continuous development of friendly relations between the two nations, reported the Central Information Department of the Office of Arstakh Republic President. 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. |