Artsakh President, head of Armenian Civil Aviation discuss Stepanakert airport reopening June 14, 2011 - 21:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 14, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met with the head of Armenian Civil Aviation Central Department Artyom Movsesyan as well as members of the department. Issues related to the development of civil aviation in Artsakh and cooperation of the two Armenian states in this sphere were discussed during the meeting. Special attention was given to Stepanakert airport reopening, with the head of Artsakh Civil Aviation Department Dmitry Atbashyan briefing those present on the progress of airport construction works. Artsakh President characterized the airport as on of the most significant strategic objects in NKR, stressing the importance of its efficient operation, Central Information Department at Artsakh 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 | International cybercrime ringleaders arrested in Armenia, Ukraine Europol, Europe's crime agency, has arrested four ringleaders of several cybercrime networks that used botnets. Armenia skips CSTO Defense Ministers meeting A meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization countries began in Almaty. Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. |