Meeting of Foreign Minister of Armenia with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kingdom of Spain to Armenia
On March 28 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan received Marcos Gómez Martínez, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Spain to the Republic of Armenia (residence in Moscow). The interlocutors commended the positive dynamic of the development of relations between Armenia and Spain and exchanged views…
Thousands killed in Iran protests, some in ‘inhuman, savage manner’: Ali Khamenei
The Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has acknowledged for the first time that thousands of people were killed during the protests that rocked Iran over the last two weeks, The Guardian reports. In a speech on Thursday, Khamenei said that thousands of people had been killed, “some in an inhuman, savage manner”, and…
Canada lifts arms export restrictions to Turkey
Canada had imposed the embargo first because of Turkey’s 2019 incursion into Syria and then of its backing of Azerbaijan in the 44-day Karabakh war. The Canadian government has announced the removal of export restrictions imposed since 2020 on defense industry companies seeking to sell to Turkey, bianet reports. In a statement to…
Ilham Aliyev jails independent journalists to secure his dynasty, RSF
The reelection of President Ilham Aliyev, who silences all dissent, is assured without much suspense on 7 February 2024. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the wave of arrests of journalists that started on 20 November and calls on the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which is observing the election, to roundly condemn…
COP29 in Baku is also an opportunity to work for a brighter future in the Southern Caucasus: Foreign Ministry of Germany
The German Foreign Ministry has summarized the meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Berbock and the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, which took place yesterday in Berlin. Aliyev was in Germany to attend the high-level meeting of the 15th St. Petersburg Climate Dialogue and was also received by Chancellor Olaf Scholz. …
Nagorno-Karabakh is turning into a news and information black hole: Reporters Without Borders
The Lachin corridor linking Armenia with Nagorno-Karabakh, will have been blocked for three months on 12 March. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Azerbaijani authorities and Russian peacekeepers to allow reporters freedom of movement so that they can cover this blockade and its serious humanitarian impact. Nagorno-Karabakh is turning into a news and…
It is possible to move forward step by step in issue of normalization of relations with Turkey: Pashinyan
During a press conference with media and NGOs, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan touched upon the issue of normalization of relations with Turkey. “If I say now that there is no possibility, the question will arise, then why are we negotiating? If we negotiate, then there is a certain understanding that it is possible to…
Ombudswoman of Azerbaijan visited Ruben Vardanyan
The Office of the Human Righst Defender of Azerbaijan has released a statement following a meeting with Ruben Vardanyan, the former Minister of State of Nagorno-Karabakh, Russian businessman, and philanthropist, who was arrested by Azerbaijani authorities due to his position in Nagorno-Karabakh. According to reports from the Office of the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan, Ruben…
UN in touch with Russia about Ukraine grain deal suspension
The United Nations is in contact with Russian authorities following reports has suspended participation in a deal that resumed Ukrainian grain and fertilizer exports, a U.N. spokesman said on Saturday. “It is vital that all parties refrain from any action that would imperil the Black Sea Grain Initiative which is a critical humanitarian effort that…
Xi Jinping proposes EU to jointly confront US
China’s leader has spoken out sharply against the United States’ new tariff policy, warning that there are no winners in trade wars and that going against the world means isolating oneself. Xi Jinping called on Europe to unite under these conditions to protect its interests in order to “fulfill its international obligations, jointly uphold…
Georgian President Zourabicvili plans no resignation after Court rules she violated Constitution
“The Constitutional Court should be ashamed of its decision,” said Georgian President Salome Zourabicvhili in response to its recent ruling that the President “violated” the Constitution because of her official visits overseas without the government’s approval, Georgian Public Broadcaster reports. “My heart ached a little today, but nothing surprises me in this nation anymore….
Gerard Depardieu’s trial begins in Paris
The trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu on sexual assault charges opened on Monday in the absence of the celebrity, who had declared himself to be ill, RTE reports. His lawyer, Jeremie Assous, had said earlier that Depardieu, 75, was “extremely affected” by ill health, and that he had asked for proceedings to be…
Erdogan’s inauguration to take place on June 3
Turkey’s president-elect Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be sworn in on June 3, while the country’s new government may take the oath on the following day, a source in Ankara has told TASS. “The president will take oath and assume the office on Saturday. On Sunday, cabinet members are expected to be sworn in, and…
Biden and Lapid’s Jerusalem Strategic Partnership Joint Declaration
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and US President Joe Biden signed a joint declaration on the strategic partnership between the two countries in Jerusalem on Thursday, TASS reports. The signing ceremony was broadcast live by the press service of the Israeli government. The document was dubbed The Jerusalem Declaration. It particularly emphasizes the US’ commitment…
Innovation, efficiency, and renewables, Macron and other leaders address first ever Nuclear Summit
World leaders are gathering in Brussels for the Nuclear Energy Summit to highlight the role of nuclear energy in meeting the global challenges of reducing the use of fossil fuels, enhancing energy security and promoting economic development. Co-chaired by the Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander De Croo, and the Director General of the International…
Each of parties can make proposals regarding Russian peacekeeping mission: Lavrov
Moscow has not yet seen Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s proposals for specifying details of the Russian peacekeeping mission’s work in Nagorno-Karabakh, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told reporters on Friday. “I find it difficult to answer this question because we have not seen the specific proposals that the Armenian Prime Minister wants to…
Joe Biden visited Armenian Church of Nativity Cathedral in Bethlehem
US President Joe Biden visited the Armenian Church of the Nativity of Bethlehem and met with Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem Amen. T. Nurhan Archbishop Manukyan. This was reported by Koryoun (Hovnan) Baghdasaryan, Chancellor of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem/Dean of the Armenian Theological Seminary of Jerusalem.
Armenia is not the aggressor and has no plan to attack Azerbaijan: Anne-Laurence Petel
Based on EUMA (EU Mission in Armenia) monitoring, Toivo Klaar has clearly stated that no unusual military movements have been observed along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. Anne-Laurence Petel, President of the France-Armenia friendship group of the French National Assembly, wrote about it in her X microblog. “Josep Borrell, it’s urgent that you speak with…
Harris expressed concern about possible assassination attempt on Trump
US Vice President Harris on Sunday expressed relief that former President Trump was safe following what the FBI said appeared to be a new assassination attempt on him in Florida, The Hill reports. “I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am…
Iran ready to resume ‘fair’ nuclear talks if West shows goodwill: Araghchi
Iran is ready to resume “fair ” negotiations over its disputed nuclear programme if the West shows goodwill, Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, said on Thursday, hours after three European powers triggered the process to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran, Reuters reports. “Araqchi reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to resume fair and balanced diplomatic negotiations, on…
Human rights and rule of law in Azerbaijan remain a priority for EU and are at core of EU-Azerbaijan bilateral relations, Kallas
High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas answered questions by Emmanouil Fragkos, Member of European Parliament on EU- Azerbaijan relations, human rights situation in Azerbaijan and Kallas’s recent meeting with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. The EP press office handout reads: “Answer given by High…
PM’s invitation to U.S. with agreement to temporarily suspend Transparency Bill discussion does not reflect partnership spirit: Georgian Foreign Ministry responded to US ambassador’s statement
“Georgian Prime Minister [Irakli Kobakhidze] was invited to the U.S. with the agreement that before the visit, the Georgian Parliament would temporarily suspend the debate on a draft bill “on the transparency of foreign influence,” the country’s Foreign Ministry has said, Georgian Public Broadcaster reports. “Today, the U.S. ambassador’s statement was issued, stating that…
UK parliamentarians share concerns over situation in Artsakh with Liz Truss
In a letter to UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, a group British lawmakers have raised concerns regarding the deteriorating security situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. The letter sets out six urgent concerns, all of which should be urgently addressed. The letter reads: Dear Foreign Secretary, The security situation in Nagorno-Karabakh is now critical. We have six urgent…
Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Turkey discussեd bilateral and regional issues
Foreign Ministers Jeyhun Bayramov of Azerbaijan and Hakan Fidan of Türkiye held a phone conversation on June 17, Azerbaijani MFA reports. The ministers discussed various aspects of the bilateral allied relations between the two countries. The sides reviewed the preparations for the upcoming Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). …
Turkey does not recognize ‘illegal annexation of Crimea’: Foreign Ministry
Türkiye on Saturday reaffirmed that it does not recognize the “illegal annexation of Crimea” by Russia in 2014. Stating that the current situation in the peninsula “constitutes a violation of international law,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry said it underlined support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. “It has been a decade since the…
Any geopolitical change in South Caucasus may be dangerous: Iranian envoy to Russia
Iran supports the territorial integrity of countries in the South Caucasus and thinks that any geopolitical change in that region could be dangerous, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said at a press conference at the embassy on Wednesday, TASS reports. “Certainly, the issue of security and stability in the South Caucasus is very important…
Shelling kills 4 in Ukraine as a drone attack sparks fire at an oil depot in Russia
Russian shelling of Ukraine killed four people on Saturday, officials said, as the two countries exchanged drone attacks, one of which set ablaze a Russian oil depot, AP reports. Two people died in Ukraine’s partly occupied Kherson region and two were wounded in the attack close to the regional capital, said Gov. Oleksandr Prokudin….
Armenian Deputy PM describes first border commission meeting with Azerbaijan as “constructive”
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan described as “constructive” the first meeting of the commissions on delimitation and border security between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Grigoryan, who is the head of the Armenian commission, told TASS News Agency that organizational issues relating exclusively to the future joint work were discussed at the first meeting. “We met on…
Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief at COP29
Reuters. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders at the COP29 summit on Tuesday (November 12) to “pay up” to prevent climate-led humanitarian disasters, and said time was running out to limit a destructive rise in global temperatures. Nearly 200 nations have gathered at the annual U.N. climate summit in Baku, focused this…