The chief adviser of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Mehmet Uçum, stated that the authorities do not plan to hold snap presidential elections until the end of Erdoğan’s term of office in 2028. “Turkey will carry out reforms in all areas for four years without snap elections until 2028. Under his leadership, President Erdogan…
The Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan held a working meeting. The operative situation on the border of Azerbaijan and Armenia was analyzed according to the data of the Azerbaijani side. Zakir Hasanov instructed to maintain the level of combat readiness of the military units and to improve the service condition. The Մinister emphasized…
On March 29, Armenia’s Minister of High-tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan received Mehdi Sobhani, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia. The Minister noted that friendly relations with Iran have a centuries-old history, and now there are all prerequisites for bringing the cooperation to a new level….
Iran has always insisted that regional issues should be settled by the countries of the region, Iranian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Seyed Abbas Mousavi said. ՞The intervention of Western countries cannot be considered a successful experience. Their initiatives will not help solve the problems of the South Caucasus, but will only complicate the situation,” the…
We really hope that the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed and will be a tangible agreement, and Georgia is ready to positively support the process and contribute to the establishment of peace and stability in the region. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said this at a joint press conference with Armenia’s…
US State Secretary Antony Blinken condemned the terror attack in Moscow region’s “Crocus City Hall” music hall, which took place on March 22. “The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s deadly terrorist attack in Moscow. We send our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and all affected by this heinous…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hear objections by Azerbaijan and Armenia in related cases in which the Caucasus neighbours accuse each other of violating a U.N. anti-discrimination treaty in April, the court announced on Friday, Reuters reports. Armenia filed the case against Azerbaijan in 2021. Azerbaijan then filed a rival claim accusing…
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…
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Wednesday accused Russia of wanting to “punish Armenia ” for its “aspiration for peace and respect for its sovereignty, principles that (Moscow) flouts in Ukraine, Le Figaro reports. ”Russia “wants to punish Armenia, because it chose the path of the fight against impunity, by joining the International Criminal Court”…
This is another manifestation of the attempt to pull the countries of the South Caucasus into the zone of the Euro-Atlantic alliance. Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated this in a press briefing Wednesday and commenting on NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s visits to Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia….
US Congressman Frank Pallone believes that it is indispensable to continue the work toward increasing cooperation between Armenia and the West and bringing stability to the Caucasus, Pallone, a member of the House of Representatives of the US Congress and Co-Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, wrote this on X (former Twitter). “Pleased to see…
The press secretary of the Russian President, Dmitry Peskov, commented on the ratification of the agreement on the status of the European Union mission in Armenia and the granting of diplomatic immunity to the mission. “At this moment, it is probably worth questioning the possible effectiveness of such a mission,” said Peskov, at the same…
Syuzi Muradyan held an interview with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about his visit to the South Caucasus, the situation in the region and Armenia-NATO relations.
Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi congratulated his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on his victory in the election that extended his term to another six-year, making him the longest-serving leader in the post-Soviet era, IRNA New agency reports. In his message, Raisi felicitated Putin’s landslide win and his re-election as the president of the Russian Federation….
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg concluded his tour of the South Caucasus on Tuesday (19 March 2024) in Yerevan, Armenia where he met with President Vahagn Khachaturyan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Mr Stoltenberg praised Armenia for its long-standing partnership and contributions to NATO operations, including increased troop numbers in KFOR’s peacekeeping mission. “For…
“South Ossetia and Abkhazia are parts of Georgia,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reiterated NATO’s unwavering support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in a joint briefing with Georgia’s Prime Minister in Tbilisi, Georgian Public Broadcaster reports. “Dear Irakli, it’s great to see you again. It’s good to be back in Baku and it’s…
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the resettlement of thousands of Ukrainian refugees in Georgia at a press conference held in Tbilisi with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. He also assessed the volume of humanitarian aid transferred by Georgia to Ukraine. Stoltenberg considered Georgia one of NATO’s closest partners, and highly appreciated the country’s…
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Baku on Sunday (17 March 2024), kicking off a three-day, tri-nation tour of the South Caucasus. Meeting with President Ilham Aliyev, the Secretary General welcomed Azerbaijan’s long-standing collaboration with the Alliance, saying he looked forward to further strengthening the partnership, NATO’s website reports. Mr Stoltenberg welcomed the…
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…
Yerevan’s possible withdrawal from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) should be based on the real needs of the country; this decision does not correspond to the original national interests of Armenia and was prepared somewhere in the European Union. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova. …
The United States reaffirms its enduring commitment to a durable and dignified peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, President of United States Joseph Biden stated in his congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Nowruz Holiday, Azerbaijani media reports. “As we mark this season of renewal and reflection,…
G7 countries warned Iran on Friday that they will impose “significant” new sanctions if Tehran transfers ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine. “We reiterate our call on third parties to immediately cease providing material support to Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine or face severe costs,” the group, which…
The 9th trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey started in Baku, in which Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Georgian Foreign Minister Ilya Darchiashvili are participating. Within the framework of the trilateral meeting, tête-à-tête meetings of Jeyhun Bayramov and his colleagues are planned, as well…
Armenia has the right to be a candidate for membership of the European Union, Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Commission of the EU Peter Stano told Izvestia. “Countries are entitled to aspire to a better future for their people. They are free to decide how to secure such…
Fergus Auld, British Ambassador to Azerbaijan, presented UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s message to Baku Xi Blobal form. “In 2024 “the UK will be there to support AZ in making COP29 a success. I hope by then you will have achieved lasting peace with Armenia, and we can welcome a new era for partnership…
Anne-Laurence Petel, Member of French National Assembly, Co-Chair of France-Armenia parliamentarian friendship group referred to the European Parliament resolution, adopted earlier. “By an overwhelming majority, the European Parliament adopted a resolution paving the way for Armenia’s possible candidacy for the EU. This is an important step to support Armenian democracy and the desire…
Armenian authorities do not comprehend the risks from the expansion of France’s military presence in the region, Russian Foreign Ministry official representative Maria Zakharova argued today. Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan reiterated Tuesday that Armenia will withdraw from the Collective Security Treaty Organization if the Russian-led military alliance does not address its security problems. …
Minister of Defense of Georgia Irakli Chikovani met with the Secretary of the Security Council of Azerbaijan Ramil Usubov. Issues of bilateral cooperation in the field of defense were discussed at the meeting. The parties talked about the importance of strategic cooperation between Georgia and Azerbaijan. Irakli Chikovani noted that Georgia continues to express…
The Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia, the Secretary of the National Security Council of Georgia – Vakhtang Gomelauri held a meeting with the Secretary of the Security Council of Azerbaijan – Ramil Usubov, Georgian Interior Ministry reports. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs – Giorgi Butkhuzi and the…
A detachment of ships from Russia’s Pacific Fleet led by the Varyag guard missile cruiser has arrived in Iran’s Chah Bahar port to take part in the joint naval exercise ‘Maritime Security Belt – 2024,’ the Russian Defense Ministry said. “Russian vessels will participate in the joint naval exercise ‘Maritime Security Belt – 2024’….
