Armenian President, Defence Minister attend closing stage of NKR Armed Forces maneuversNovember 13, 2010 - 13:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NKR Armed Forces are holding large-scale heavy artillery maneuvers in the city of Agne, former Aghdam. The maneuvers were conducted on November 1 through November 12, with NKR authorities, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan attending the closing stage. On November 13, Armenian president participated in the opening ceremony of the recently constructed military residence for NKR Defense Army servicemen. The President also had a meeting with high-ranking officers of Artsakh army. 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 | 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. Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. |