“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…
The Israeli army said Friday that its preparing to take offensive actions inside the Lebanese territories. “The IDF (army) is very focused on combat with Hezbollah, and preparing for offensive moves within the arena (Lebanon),” Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said during a situational assessment and tour in the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights….
The State Border Service of Azerbaijan spread a disinformation claiming that units of the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire towards the Azerbaijani combat positions located in the Southeastern part of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border zone on March 20, at around 2:50 a.m. Armenia’s Defense Ministry reports this.
Congressman Mike Garcia referred to the latest aggression by Azerbaijan. “As Armenia continues to face a humanitarian crisis due to unprovoked Azeri attacks, I stand with the Armenian people. We must support the Armenian people in the face of these ongoing atrocities”, Garcia Tweeted.
Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian arrived in Syria at the head of a delegation to discuss the latest issues with Syrian officials, Iran Press New Agency reports. Iran’s Foreign Minister in a press conference with his counterpart, Fayssal Mikdad said: Iran condemns the Zionist aggression in the south of Tartus this morning. With its…
Western capitals are increasingly alarmed at the deepening ties between Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Vladimir Putin, raising the prospect of punitive retaliation against the NATO member if it helps Russia avoid sanctions, Financial Times reports. Six western officials told the Financial Times they were concerned about the pledge made by Turkish and Russian…
The Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan is on a working visit to Turkey. During the visit, Zakir Hasanov met with Ertan Uzun, commander of the 1st Airbase in Eskishehir. The parties exchanged ideas on bilateral cooperation in the military and military-educational spheres and other issues of mutual interest. Hasanov also met with Turkish…
Nuclear fuel will be loaded into the first power unit of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant on April 27, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, TASS reports. “After fuel is loaded at the Akkuyu nuclear power plant on April 27, this facility will officially be considered nuclear”, he said during his speech in…
The new Chinese minister of foreign affairs in a phone talk with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian invited him to have an official visit to China, IRNA reports. The Iranian foreign minister in his Thursday evening phone talk with Chin Gang, the new Chinese foreign minister congratulated the Chinese New Year and spring season celebration…
American actor, film director and producer Mel Gibson condemns Azerbaijan’s ethnic cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians, calling out media silence and demanding swift international action to protect and save Armenians. “History tragically repeats itself as we witness a modern-genocide unfolding”, Gibson said in a video message. “The Armenian people who have endured centuries of persecution…
The global system is experiencing a deep crisis and is in urgent need of reforms; the UN has lost both its credibility and its ability to fulfill its mission, while mechanisms created after the Second World War have been paralyzed. This was stated by President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the ‘Bosphorus Summit’. …
As of now, the Armenians of Nagorno Karabakh are being evacuated by thousands to Armenia, Ambassador-at-Large Edmon Marukyan said on X (formerly known as Twitter). “As of now, the Armenians of Nagorno Karabakh are being evacuated by thousands to Armenia. Why are these people evacuated? Because on September 19, Azerbaijan carried out military aggression against…
As we reported earlier, a humanitarian cargo was sent from Armenia to Turkey to provide aid to the regions affected by the earthquake. The trucks crossed the territory of Turkey through the Margara bridge between the two countries, which had not been used for about 30 years since 1993.
Iran has said it has new ideas to restore its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers after the European Union’s coordinator proposed what seems to be a final text to reach an agreement, Al Jazeera reports. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday that he had proposed a text to restore the…
State Development Corporation VEB.RF made the transition to rubles and does not make transactions in dollars and euro anymore, its CEO Igor Shuvalov said at the meeting with President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, Kremlin website reports. “We shifted to ruble transactions exclusively. We also use other currencies of friendly states but we do not…
Azerbaijan has refused to receive Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office who planned to visit the country after his trip to Armenia. According to the Azerbaijani APA news agency, “official Baku did not see the need for his visit, considered it a waste of time and did not agree.” Kasprzyk…
Member of the European Parliament Loucas Fourlas has expressed grave concern over the obstruction of humanitarian aid to Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan refused to let through an Armenian relief convoy from entering Lachin Corridor. Fourlas, the Chair of the European Parliament – Armenia Friendship Group, told Armenpress that it is imperative for the European Union…
Deputy Minister of Economy Narek Teryan has held a meeting with representatives of the Iranian Talashgarane Eghtesade Paydar Holding. The ethnic-Armenian Member of Parliament of Iran Robert Beglaryan also attended the meeting. Teryan presented the state support mechanisms in the economic sector, the legislation, tax and customs regulations, the ministry said in a…
Crimea is Russian territory, and the Russian Constitution excludes the possibility of discussing the fate of any Russian region, Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing, Interfax reports. So he answered the question whether there are options for reaching agreements on Crimea, taking into account the position of Ukraine, which was expressed at…
Ivan Timofeev, Director General of the Russian Council of International Relations, said that Russia and Azerbaijan are discussing the issue of switching to national currencies in transactions. He expressed concern that due to Western sanctions against the Moscow Stock Exchange, problems with calculations have arisen. According to Timofeev, banks adapted to the Russian market…
European Greens voiced on the Lachin Corridor closure and raise concerns about humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. “Armenia-Azerbaijan. Critical situation in the Lachin Corridor: Azerbaijani forces block humanitarian aid from entering Nagorno-Karabakh. This is a violation of human rights! German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock calls on Azerbaijan and Russia: “The Lachin Corridor must be free…
On October 12, 2022, the Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan gave a speech during the 83rd Session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, during the online consideration of the 7th periodic report of Armenia….
“It is clear that the timing is not coincidental. Russia is seeking to damage Armenia’s economy and influence the outcome of the parliamentary elections. We support Armenia’s democratic stability, including in the face of hybrid threats, external information manipulation and interference, as well as attempts to undermine trust in democratic institutions,” EU Foreign Service Spokesperson…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, delivered a short statement on Tuesday (February 10), saying his seventh trip to the United States reflects the bond between the two countries and said the main focus of the meeting will be on the negotiations with Iran, Reuters reports. “I am now leaving for the United States on…
Iraq’s prime minister said US troops are no longer needed in his country because they have largely succeeded in vanquishing ISIS, and he plans to announce a timetable for their withdrawal soon, Bloomberg reports. The US has about 2,500 military personnel in Iraq, a legacy of an American-led coalition formed in 2014 to combat…
The question of launching the Stepanakert airport is not a question of Russia’s jurisdiction. Official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharovastated stated during the briefing, answering the question whether it is possible to launch it to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Artsakh. Referring to the possibility of discussing the issue of unblocking…
The appellate court of the Azerbaijani capital of Baku has denied the appeal which was submitted in relation to the decision by a court of first instance to extend the period of pretrial detention of Ruben Vardanyan, former Minister of State of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijani media informed. Earlier, a court of first instance in Baku…
On December 1, the Union “For Freedom of Political Prisoners of Azerbaijan” (FFPPA) published an updated list of political prisoners, which includes names of 254 people. Over the past two months, the number of political prisoners has grown by 19 people. In particular, 5 media representatives joined the list, including the director and…
EU Ambassador to Azerbaijan Peter Michalko expressed his disappointment regarding the human rights situation in Azerbaijan. “I was appalled by the reports of denigrating treatment of some of the journalists recently arrested in Azerbaijan, particularly young women, handcuffed in courtroom, put in glass cages or not allowed basic human needs. Everybody has the right to…
Iran hopes for the reopening of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, said at a briefing on Monday. He recalled that the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Iran recently held a phone conversation. “Over the past 2-3 months, both countries have engaged in a series of delegation…
