Bako Sahakyan: famous artists' expertise necessary in ArtsakhNovember 6, 2011 - 15:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 5, the President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the Moscow-based workshop of famous sculptor Friedrich Soghoyan. During his visit, the President named the sector of arts among the key directions in deepening Artsakh-Diaspora ties, stressing its importance both from the perspective of introducing modern international art in NKR and preserving national values in the Diaspora. In this context, President Sahakyan expressed a wish to use the experience of famous artists in Artsakh. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia in the Russian Federation Oleg Yesayan, NKR permanent representative to Russia Albert Andryan and other officials accompanied the 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |