I congratulate Armenian people on Independence Day: Shalva Papuashvili

I congratulate Armenian people on Independence Day: Shalva Papuashvili

“Our brotherly Armenian nation has much to be proud of in its storied history; however, today marks the most significant occasion – its regained independence,” stated Shalva Papuashvili, the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, during a reception at the Armenian Embassy to Georgia, Georgian Public Broadcaster reports.   Papuashvili emphasized that the relationship between Georgia…

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Kamala Harris congratulated Armenia on Independence Day, assuring that she will continue to support efforts to establish stability in region

Kamala Harris congratulated Armenia on Independence Day, assuring that she will continue to support efforts to establish stability in region

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris extended her best wishes to the Armenian American community on the occasion of Armenia’s Independence Day.   “While we celebrate, we must also never forget the Armenian Genocide, when an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were deported, massacred, and marched to their deaths. It is a tragedy that continues to shape…

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Foreign Ministry of Moldova sent congratulatory message on occasion of Armenia’s Independence Day

Foreign Ministry of Moldova sent congratulatory message on occasion of Armenia’s Independence Day

The MFA of Moldova sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of Armenia’s Independence Day.   “Our heartfelt congratulations to Armenia and our colleagues from Foreign Ministry of Armenia on Independence Day! We look forward to strengthening the cooperation between our two countries and wish the Armenian people peace and prosperity,” the statement reads. 

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King of Great Britain sent congratulatory message on occasion of Armenia’s Independence Day

King of Great Britain sent congratulatory message on occasion of Armenia’s Independence Day

His Majesty King Charles III of Great Britain has sent a congratulatory message to the President of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturian, on the occasion of Armenia’s Independence Day. The British Embassy in Armenia published the congratulatory message of the King of the United Kingdom.The message states: “Happy Independence Day Armenia!As you and the people of Armenia…

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Zakharova spoke about visit of representatives of Western intelligence agencies to Baku

Zakharova spoke about visit of representatives of Western intelligence agencies to Baku

During the briefing, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, commented on the visit of the head of the British intelligence and the high-ranking representative of the American military intelligence to Baku.   “Certainly, such ‘voyages’ by representatives of an aggressive military bloc do not contribute to increasing the stability and security of…

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Statements in US Congress regarding human rights in Azerbaijan have no basis: Hajizada

Statements in US Congress regarding human rights in Azerbaijan have no basis: Hajizada

“The event that openly distorts and falsifies all the facts related to Azerbaijan is aimed at deteriorating Azerbaijan-United States relations,” Aykhan Hajizada, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in response to local media inquiry on the hearing at the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the U.S. Congress on 19 September 2024.  …

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Lebanon’s Hezbollah chief: Israel violated ‘red lines’ by detonating thousands of pagers

Lebanon’s Hezbollah chief: Israel violated ‘red lines’ by detonating thousands of pagers

Reuters. Lebanon’s Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Thursday (September 19) that Israel has violated ‘red lines’ by detonating thousand of pagers across the country.   Nasrallah accused Israel in the recent attacks, which led to multiple casualties in Lebanon.   The hand-held radios were purchased by Hezbollah five months ago, around the same…

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Those who attend COP29 in Baku have moral duty to call for the return of the Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh, Nathalie Loiseau

Those who attend COP29 in Baku have moral duty to call for the return of the Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh, Nathalie Loiseau

Nathalie Loiseau, Member of Committee on Foreign Affairs and Subcommittee on Security and Defence of European Parliament referred to the first anniversary of September 19, 2023 attack by Azerbaijan on the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh.   “A year ago today, Azerbaijan launched a military offensive on Nagorno-Karabakh and forced hundreds and thousands to flee leaving…

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Second wave of blasts hit Lebanon as Russia, Iran, EU condemn attacks

Second wave of blasts hit Lebanon as Russia, Iran, EU condemn attacks

Reuters/CCTV. At least 14 people were killed and over 450 injured in a second wave of explosions involving wireless communication devices across Lebanon on Wednesday, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported, prompting widespread condemnation from regional and international leaders.   Local media identified the devices involved as ICOM V82 models, which are walkie-talkie devices reportedly made…

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UN demands Israel end ‘unlawful’ presence in Palestinian territories within 12 months

UN demands Israel end ‘unlawful’ presence in Palestinian territories within 12 months

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a Palestinian-drafted resolution that demands Israel end “its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory” within 12 months, Reuters reports.   The resolution received 124 votes in favor, while 43 countries abstained and Israel, the United States and 12 others voted no.   The action isolates Israel…

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Deputy Prime Ministers of Russia and Azerbaijan discussed number of issues of mutual interest

Deputy Prime Ministers of Russia and Azerbaijan discussed number of issues of mutual interest

Co-chairs of Intergovernmental Commission on economic cooperation between Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan – Deputy Prime Minister of Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk and Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev have held a meeting in Moscow, according to Russian governmental website. Co-chairs discussed current issues of bilateral trade-economic and scientific…

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Von der Leyen names Stéphane Séjourné as one of Vice Presidents of European Commission

Von der Leyen names Stéphane Séjourné as one of Vice Presidents of European Commission

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the next College of Commissioners today, the Commission press office reports.    In her speech, von der Leyen particularly said:    Six Executive Vice-Presidents: four women, two men. Three from Member States that joined before the fall of the Iron Curtain. And three from Member States that…

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We always look for opportunities to convene the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Miller

We always look for opportunities to convene the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Miller

Matthew Miller, U.S. State Department Spokesperson referred to the possibility of another meeting between Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers or leaders in the USA.    Asked whether the State Secretary Antony Blinken is hoping to put together another meeting in New York, Miller said: “I don’t have any announcements to make. Obviously we always look…

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Blinken emphasized achievement of stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Blinken emphasized achievement of stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev today and reaffirmed the importance of a durable and dignified peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, US State Department reports. “Secretary Blinken welcomed recent progress between the parties, including agreement on a border delimitation regulation. The Secretary emphasized the importance of the bilateral…

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