STEPANAKERT (Armenpress)–Nagorno-Karabakh Republic President Arkady Ghoukasian Monday welcomed the newly appointed defense minister of Armenia Mikael Harutunian. A Karabakh presidential spokesperson said Ghoukasian congratulated Harutunian on his appointment and wished him success in his endeavors. Issues related to the cooperation of the armed forces of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh and maintenance of the cease-fire protocols at the Karabakh-Azerbaijan border were discussed. Nagorno-Karabakh defense minister Seyran Ohanyan was also present.
