Independent Artsakh must protect younger generation, NKR official saysSeptember 2, 2011 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Chairman of the NKR National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Foreign Relations summarized the achievements of Artsakh Republic on the 20th anniversary of NKR independence. “Proclamation of NKR independence along with formation of statehood, defence and economy structures are the main achievements of Artsakh since 1991,” Vahram Atanesyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. Among shortcomings, Atanesyan listed Artsakh’s failure to set political preconditions to Azerbaijan while signing ceasefire in 1994. The official noted raising a generation of young intellectuals to be the main priority with Artsakh authorities. “Young people of Artsakh fully acknowledge the challenges faced. Still, I believe, we must take every effort to save them from trials the older generation had to go through,” Atanesyan concluded. 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, 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. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |