At what point will President Michel realise that his soft stance and appeasement only serve to embolden Aliyev’s aggression?: Lexmann

At what point will President Michel realise that his soft stance and appeasement only serve to embolden Aliyev’s aggression?: Lexmann

Miriam M. Lexmann, Member of the European Parliament referred to the latest aggressive rhetoric by Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev on his inauguration day.    “Just last week Charles Michel, President of the European Council congratulated the dictator on his ‘reelection’ and said he looks forward to working towards normalisation of relations. So at what point…

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Additional resources were in supplemental request for humanitarian assistance to Nagorno-Karabakh people, Miller

Additional resources were in supplemental request for humanitarian assistance to Nagorno-Karabakh people, Miller

Matthew Miller, US State Department Spokesperson referred to the announcement by Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor to the US President on Nagorno-Karabakh. “He mentioned that the Congress should support supplemental, because it also covers, among other conflicts, he mentioned Nagorno-Karabakh. So what additional resources you are seeking right now?”, journalist asked.   “There are additional…

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Legislation of Armenia is domestic affair of Armenia, and no foreign power has right to interfere in internal affairs of our country: Nazeli Baghdasaryan

Legislation of Armenia is domestic affair of Armenia, and no foreign power has right to interfere in internal affairs of our country: Nazeli Baghdasaryan

The legislation of the Republic of Armenia is the domestic affair of the Republic of Armenia, and no foreign power has the right to interfere in the domestic affairs of our country, Prime Minister’s Spokesperson Nazeli Baghdasaryan said in a statement.   The statement comes after Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev declared there will be no…

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More diplomacy is needed in relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia: James O’Brien

More diplomacy is needed in relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia: James O’Brien

The top Biden administration official in charge of Europe and Eurasia on Tuesday spoke about the latest military escalation on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan, reiterating Washington’s efforts to bring the parties together.   “I think the tensions now just point to the importance of more diplomacy,” James O’Brien, assistant Secretary of State, said,…

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Discussed options to start a Visa Liberalisation Dialogue between European Union and Armenia, Borrell

Discussed options to start a Visa Liberalisation Dialogue between European Union and Armenia, Borrell

After the EU-Armenia Partnership Council in Brussells, Josep Borrell,High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, provided press remarks with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.    In particular, Borrell said:    “Today, in our discussion, it has been clearly shown that our relations are developing on a positive track.    We had…

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Secretary General of the Council of Europe calls Armenia and Azerbaijan to abstain from the use of force

Secretary General of the Council of Europe calls Armenia and Azerbaijan to abstain from the use of force

Marija Pejčinović Burić, Secretary General of the Council of Europe is concerned by recent escalation, caused by Azerbaijani aggression.    “Concerned about reports of exchange of fire along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. Call on both sides to abstain from the use of force. Dialogue is the only way to lasting peace”, Pejčinović Burić posted on her…

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Azerbaijan is determined to quickly finish peace treaty negotiations with Armenia: Ambassador of Russia to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is determined to quickly finish peace treaty negotiations with Armenia: Ambassador of Russia to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is determined to quickly conclude the peace treaty negotiations with Armenia. Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mikhail Yevdokimov informed Izvestiya about this.   “The issue related to Karabakh is closed. All these years, Russia has made efforts to solve the Karabakh issue peacefully. Unfortunately, it did not work, this topic was closed in September with…

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Armenia is delaying negotiations on creation of transport route from Azerbaijan to Nakhijevan: Ambassador of Russia to Azerbaijan

Armenia is delaying negotiations on creation of transport route from Azerbaijan to Nakhijevan: Ambassador of Russia to Azerbaijan

For various, not very clear reasons, the Armenian side is delaying the negotiations on the creation of a transport route between the main territory of Azerbaijan and Nakhijevan, Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mikhail Yevdokimov told Izvestiya.   He emphasized that this topic is very important for Azerbaijan and noted. “It is the existence of a…

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Prime Minister sends congratulatory messages to Supreme Leader of Iran and President of Iran on occasion of 45th anniversary of victory of Islamic Revolution

Prime Minister sends congratulatory messages to Supreme Leader of Iran and President of Iran on occasion of 45th anniversary of victory of Islamic Revolution

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.   The message addressed to the Supreme Leader of the…

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Russia is ready to support safe return of Karabakh Armenians to region: Galuzin

Russia is ready to support safe return of Karabakh Armenians to region: Galuzin

Nagorno-Karabakh is currently being integrated into the legal field of Azerbaijan, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin has said, TASS reports.   “Unfortunately, the majority of Karabakh Armenians have left the region. It was their hard but voluntary choice,” the diplomat told TASS in an interview on Saturday.   “In this regard, it is important…

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France reaffirms its commitment to support sovereignty and integrity of Armenia: Stéphane Séjourné

France reaffirms its commitment to support sovereignty and integrity of Armenia: Stéphane Séjourné

French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné expressed ‘unconditional, full and steadfast commitment in support of Armenia’s sovereignty and resilience’ during his meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, the French Foreign Ministry said in its readout of the February 9 meeting in Paris.   The French FM ‘signaled France’s unconditional, full and steadfast commitment in support…

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OSCE Secretary General Congratulates Azerbaijan’s President Aliyev

OSCE Secretary General Congratulates Azerbaijan’s President Aliyev

OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid congratulates President Ilham Aliyev on his re-election in Azerbaijan, expressing hopes for continued collaboration. Schmid anticipates meeting Aliyev at the Munich Security Conference to discuss further partnership opportunities aimed at addressing security challenges and promoting peace in the OSCE region, bnn reports.   In a gesture of diplomatic goodwill,…

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Nikol Pashinyan congratulated Irakli Kobakhidze

Nikol Pashinyan congratulated Irakli Kobakhidze

Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan congratulated newly appointed Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze for assuming the position.   “Heartfelt congratulations to the newly appointed Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze! Looking forward to further enhancing Armenian-Georgian Strategic Partnership, built on centuries-old friendship, shared values and democratic ideals of our peoples,” Pashinyan stated in X…

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Lack of genuine political alternatives in a restricted environment characterized Azerbaijan’s presidential election, OSCE observers say

Lack of genuine political alternatives in a restricted environment characterized Azerbaijan’s presidential election, OSCE observers say

While preparations for the election were efficient and professional, it lacked genuine pluralism and critical voices were continuously stifled. Longstanding restrictions on freedoms of association and expression were reinforced by recent legal amendments and resulted in legislation not in line with international democratic standards, international observers said in a statement  today, OSCE press office reports….

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Charles Michel congratulates Ilham Aliyev

Charles Michel congratulates Ilham Aliyev

Charles Michel, President of the European Council congratulated Ilham Aliyev on his re-election as the president of Azerbaijan.   “Congratulated Ilham Aliyev on his reelection and extended best wishes for his new mandate. Underlined the importance of continued engagement with OSCE/ODIHR. Discussed also EU-Azerbaijan relations and cooperation, including connectivity and energy. Had substantive discussions also…

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It is sovereign task of each state to determine its national course in accordance with interests of people: Zakharova

It is sovereign task of each state to determine its national course in accordance with interests of people: Zakharova

Today, during the weekly briefing, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, also referred to the topic of Armenia’s possible EU membership. “First, I have never heard that membership in the European Union is determined by self-declaration. Second, it is the sovereign task of each state to determine its national course in…

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A clear signal of the country’s commitment to the rule of law and a great basis for EU-Armenia cooperation: Marina Kaljurand

A clear signal of the country’s commitment to the rule of law and a great basis for EU-Armenia cooperation: Marina Kaljurand

Head of the European Parliament delegation for relations with the South Caucasus, Marina Kaljurand, congratulated Armenia on the occasion of officially joining the ICC. “Sincere congratulations to Armenia on formally joining the International Criminal Court on 1 February 2024! A clear signal of the country’s commitment to the rule of law and a great basis…

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Kazakhstan to boost oil deliveries via Trans-Caspian International Transport Route to 3 mln tones in two years

Kazakhstan to boost oil deliveries via Trans-Caspian International Transport Route to 3 mln tones in two years

Kazakhstan intends to boost oil deliveries through the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route or TITR to 3 million tonnes within two years, the government press service reported on Monday, Interfax reports.   President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in 2022 asked for oil transportation through the Trans-Caspian corridor to be increased. KazMunayGas and the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan…

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