Israeli PM Benjamin Netabnyahu addressed the Israeli citizens in a pre-recorded statement regarding the Israeli strike on Iran. Netanyahu stated that although the strike was ‘a very successful opening strike’, people need to remain on high alert and prepare for the possible counterstrikes, Reuters reports. “Why now? So it’s not really ‘now’ now —…
French Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and Lachin Corridor. The statement reads: “France deplores Azerbaijan’s persistent blocking of the Lachin corridor, which contradicts the commitments made under the ceasefire agreements and is detrimental to the negotiation process. It gives its full support to the declaration of the High Representative…
The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, spoke with the leaders of the CIS countries about work and relations between the countries. The President said that the CIS partners are concerned about the development of relations between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, and he informs them in detail about the situation, but this does…
The deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey, Syria and Iran will discuss a roadmap to improve relations between Ankara and Damascus and other issues at the 20th international meeting on Syria in the Kazakh capital of Astana, TASS reports. According to Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry, the talks, scheduled for June 20-21, will involve delegations from…
Azerbaijan is always ready to contribute to peace at regional and global levels, said Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov during the joint press conference after the meeting with his Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen, Azerbaijani media report. According to the minister, Azerbaijan is always ready to contribute to peace, stability, and dialogue at the…
Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic Ali Bagheri Kani says that expansion of relations between Iran and Azerbaijan is a need to progress policy on neighborliness, IRNA reports. Bagheri Kani made the remarks on a post on his X account, IRNA reported on Thursday. In his remarks, Bagheri Kani wrote about his…
A Russian tanker full of crude oil has entered Cuban waters and was expected to reach port on Monday (March 30), possibly granting a lifeline to Cuba as U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to relax a de facto oil blockade on the Caribbean island, Reuters reports. Ship tracking data showed the Russian-flagged tanker Anatoly…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia (MFA) expresses concern regarding the visit to Georgia by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Finland, Elina Valtonen, in her capacity as OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Georgian Public Broadcaster reports. The Ministry addresses the OSCE Secretariat and participating states with a protest note, the Foreign Ministry told…
The official welcoming ceremony of the President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan, who arrived in Georgia on an official visit, took place on May 30 at the Orbeliani Palace of the President of Georgia. The military orchestra performed the anthems of Armenia and Georgia. After the official welcoming ceremony, the President of Armenia…
The defence secretary has insisted Donald Trump is committed to NATO and is right to push other European nations to put more funding into the security alliance, Sky News reports. John Healey dismissed suggestions the US president-elect will pull out of NATO, the military alliance consisting of 30 European countries and the US and…
Turkish Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu said America was hated by the whole world. The world has no lost love for America, and the West’s efforts to impose its culture and values on the planet are doomed to fail because its hegemony no longer exists, Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu has said. America is…
In an interview with the Azerbaijani media, the Special Representative of the European Union in the South Caucasus, Toivo Klaar, referred to the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. “We have appreciated the leaders’ and other interlocutors’ interest in keeping us appraised of both the political developments in the region as well as of…
The Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, expressed her alarm over the recent military escalation by Azerbaijan, noted the reported ceasefire announced on 20 September and emphasized the importance of preventing further violence and of ensuring a durable peace in the region that protects the rights of all…
In his speech, French Senator Jean-Pierre Rochet criticized the giving great significance to Azerbaijani gas. “The fact that we need Azerbaijani gas does not mean that we should turn a blind eye to Azerbaijan’s aggression against Armenians. Armenia lives under the constant threat of Azerbaijan. The resolution will ensure the security of Armenia…
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan congratulated his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock on German Unity Day. “Sending best wishes to my dear colleague Annalena Baerbock on the occasion of German Unity Day! Being united around shared principles also in our partnerships can give a better chance to foster stronger ties and more peaceful environment for…
Reuters. Ukraine’s parliament voted on Thursday (July 16) to appoint energy executive Sergii Koretskyi as prime minister, the third since the start of Russia’s invasion in 2022. Koretskyi, previously CEO of the state energy giant Naftogaz, was praised by lawmakers as a capable and efficient manager. He received 289 votes in favour. Addressing…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday (October 25) reiterated his economy minister’s comments on pushing for swift progress on talks for a free-trade agreement between India and the European Union during his keynote address at the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference in New Delhi, Reuters reports. Adding that if they would work on the agreement together,…
Rapid response collective forces of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will hold military exercises in Kazakhstan from September 26 to October 8, Interfax reports citing the Kazakh defense ministry’s press statement. The drills called “Mutual Impact-2022”, “Search-2022”, “Echelon-2022” will take place in Kazakhstan’s Jambyl and Almaty regions. It was reported that the new joint…
Wildfires continue to wreak havoc in the US state of California. According to CNN, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that it had received a report of 10 deaths from the fires on Thursday evening. Tens of thousands of Los Angeles residents have been ordered to evacuate. The situation is being exacerbated…
U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, State Department’s Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a statement. “Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan about the importance of Hamas’ return to negotiations on August 15 to finalize the framework for achieving an…
The Russian peacekeeping contingent recorded one violation of the cease-fire regime by Azerbaijan in Shushi region, there were no casualties. This is stated in the official bulletin of the Ministry of Defense of Russia. “The command of the Russian peacekeeping troops is conducting a joint investigation on the fact with the Azerbaijani and Armenian…
Azerbaijani Foreign ministry referred to the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) statement on July 25, 2023. The Red Cross, in particular noted: “Despite persistent efforts, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is not currently able to bring humanitarian assistance to the civilian population through the Lachin corridor or through any other routes,…
Poland will strive to normalize relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This is stated in the program of the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) in 2025. “The Polish Presidency will strive for the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the stabilisation of the situation in the South Caucasus…
Michael Roth, Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee in German Bundestag reflected on his visit to the EU Mission in Armenia. “Big thanks to the team of the EU civilian mission in Armenia. We must strengthen EU Mission in Armenia as quickly as possible to further monitor the entire border to stabilise the situation and…
Reuters. President Donald Trump said on Thursday (June 11) the United States would hit Iran with ‘bigger, more powerful’ bombs after strikes by both sides in the Gulf undermined a shaky ceasefire. Iranian sources and Western officials said indirect U.S.-Iranian talks on a preliminary peace deal had intensified. But a worsening of hostilities this…
Iran will not develop nuclear weapons, as it is prohibited by the country’s religious authorities, official representative of the Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaee commented on the proposal of Iranian MP Mohammad Qasim Osmani to create an atomic bomb to ensure “equality” in talks with the West, TASS reports. “Iran will never, under any circumstances,…
Armenia’s Ambassador-at-Large Edmon Marukyan referred to the fake news, disseminated by Azerbaijani media on Lachin Corridor. “Having nothing else to do, Azerbaijani media spreads another lie claiming that Armenia and Iran are going to attack the Lachin Corridor, blocked already for 60 days. Azerbaijan must unblock Lachin Corridor as it blocked it for ethnic…
The United States on Thursday welcomed the offer of Kazakhstan to host Azerbaijani and Armenian foreign ministers tomorrow in Almaty to advance discussions on a peace agreement between the two countries, US State Department reports. “Almaty is an important, symbolic venue,” a State Department Spokesperson said. “We welcome the offer of Kazakhstan to host…
Anne Boillon, French Ambassador to Azerbaijan supported EU top diplomat’s statement on Lachin Corridor. “It is incumbent on the Azerbaijani authorities to guarantee safety and freedom of movement along the Lachin corridor imminently and not to permit the crisis to escalate further”, she quoted Josep Borrell’s statement in her tweet.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday described the mass influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta as “an attack” and “a violation of Spain’s territorial integrity,” while pledging to restore normality “as soon as possible.” Speaking in Ceuta, Sanchez said the government stands with residents following the migrant influx, calling the…
