Michael Carpenter, US ambassador to the OSCE, referred to the blockade of Lachin Corridor at the special session of the OSCE Permanent Council. “First of all, although our colleague from Morocco is not here, I would like to use this opportunity to extend my sincere condolences to all the victims and their families who are…
Russia’s catastrophic invasion of Ukraine means Armenia can no longer rely on Moscow as a guarantor of its security, even as fears grow of a return to open conflict with Azerbaijan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told POLITICO in an interview. Pashinyan’s unusually pointed criticism of Russia’s inability to act as a policeman in the Caucasus…
The French ambassador to the OSCE stated that on the instructions of President Emmanuel Macron, France called on the OSCE to achieve the immediate reopening of the Lachin Corridor. “We emphasize the need for urgent measures aimed at meeting the needs of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh,” said the microblog of X (former Twitter) of the…
In line with elements and proposals outlined publicly in our statement on September 1st, 2023, President Michel continued to be closely engaged in advancing those and other approaches, with a primary focus on de-escalation of tensions and the humanitarian situation facing the Karabakh Armenians, the Spokesperson of Charles Michel, President of the European Council, said in…
Today marks the opening of EUMA operating base in Ijevan, EU mission in Armenia said in an X (former Twitter) post. “Head of Mission Markus Ritter together with Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Vassilis Maragos, Deputy Defence Minister Hrachya Sargsyan, and Governor of Tavush Province Hayk Ghalumyan cut the ribbon to the…
80 MPs signed the petition submitted to the Constitutional Court with the proposal of impeachment Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili. On 11 September, it became known that the Committee on Procedural Issues and Regulations of the Parliament confirmed the authenticity of the signatures, which is a necessary condition for sending the document to the court.
The humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh (NK) is rapidly deteriorating. Samantha Power, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), noted this on X (former Twitter). “It’s essential that the Lachin and Aghdam routes be reopened immediately so lifesaving assistance can reach the people of NK,” the USAID chief added.
Democracy 1918, an Azerbaijani pro-democracy movement, has announced its intent to cease its activities citing continued government pressure against their members and a lack of resources. Democracy 1918 announced that its congress voted on ceasing the movement’s activities on 10 September, stating that the ‘anti-democratic system’ in the country and the environment it created…
The message spread by the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan that on September 10, around 09:45, the Defense Forces tried to carry out fortification works in the Martuni region, which were allegedly stopped as a result of the actions of the Azerbaijani units, is another disinformation.
Armenians face an urgent humanitarian crisis due to Azerbaijan’s illegal blockade of the Lachin Corridor, resulting in severe shortages of food and medicine. US Senator Jacky Rosen wrote about it on the X (former Twitter) microblog. “I stand with the Armenian people in their call for humanitarian assistance, and call on Azerbaijan to lift its…
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and French President Emmanuel Macron had a telephone conversation. Issues related to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh as a result of the illegal blocking of the Lachin Corridor, the accumulation of Azerbaijani troops around Nagorno-Karabakh, and the increasing tension on the Armenia-Azerbaijan state border were discussed. …
The Russian Foreign Ministry sent a note of protest to Armenia’s Ambassador in Moscow. Armenia has taken a number of unfriendly steps in recent days. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation issued a statement containing such an assessment, citing as examples: the start of the process of ratification of the Rome Statute…
Yuri Kim, Acting Deputy Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs of the US Department of State, called on all parties to unite to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis. “Spoke with Armenian FM Ararat Mirzoyan today about our serious concerns over the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. We urge all sides to work together…
Yuri Kim, Acting Deputy Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs of the US Department of State, also had a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan and discussed the problem of solving the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis. “Constructive conversation today with Azerbaijan’s Bayramov Jeyhun on progress toward immediately and simultaneously opening Lachin and…
EU Observation Mission in Armenia (EUMA) referred to the latest developments along Armenia-Azerbaijan border. “EUMA increased its patrolling activity – among others – in Armenia-Azerbaijan border areas of Gegharkunik and Syunik Provinces to observe any military developments. Through our presence on the ground, we aim to contribute to calming tensions and EU impartial reporting…
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…
Congressman Frank Pallone refrerred to the continuing closure of Lachin Corridor. “Secretary Antony Blinken is rightfully calling for an end to the blockade of the Lachin Corridor, but these words must be met with meaningful action. Especially, as the humanitarian crisis in Artsakh continues to worsen. There must be real consequences for Aliyev’s…
During the question-and-answer session held in the European Parliament, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, also referred to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh and the blocking of the Lachin Corridor. “Armenia and Azerbaijan were discussed as a separate agenda item at the 26 June 2023 Foreign Affairs…
EU issued a statement on recent developments around the Lachin corridor, which reads: “The European Union is following with great concern the continued restrictions on free movement along the Lachin corridor and the serious humanitarian and security consequences affecting the Karabakh Armenians. Movement through the Lachin corridor has been impaired for almost 9 months, and,…
Edmon Marukyan, Ambassador-at-Large of Armenia, responded to Aliyev’s aide Hikmet Hajiyev’s statement about the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh on his X (former Twitter) page. “During an interview with Arab News, Aliyev’s assistant Hikmet Hajiyev said that the Lachin corridor is not blocked and there is no blockade in Nagorno Karabakh. By this, Azerbaijan wants to deceive…
The Russian peacekeeping force recorded one violation of the ceasefire regime in Askeran region, Nagorno-Karabakh, there were no casualties. This was stated in the official bulletin of the Ministry of Defense of Russia. “The command of the Russian peacekeeping troops, together with the Azerbaijani and Armenian sides, is conducting an investigation into the fact,”…
British newspaper The Telegraph referred to the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and noted that the almost unnoticed humanitarian crisis on the threshold of Europe is constantly intensifying. The author recalled the warning of Luis Moreno Ocampo, the former prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, that Azerbaijan is preparing a genocide against the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh….
EU Mission in Armenia said it eye witnessed with concern the increased tensions and crossfire at the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. “Last several days, EU Mission in Armenia eye witnessed with concern the increased tensions and crossfire at the Armenia-Azerbaijan border areas. We reported on the situation to Brussels. Our patrols cover Armenia-Azerbaijan border areas and…
Foreign Minister Jin Park had a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, Korean Foreign Ministry reports. The two Ministers said that they were glad to have a phone call after the meeting on the occasion of the 77th UN General Assembly in September last year, and suggested further expanding the friendly relationship between…
Energy cooperation is the basis of relations between Azerbaijan and Hungary, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said during a joint press conference with Hungarian Foreign MinisterSzijjártó Péter in Budapest. “We continue to develop our strategic partnership through the Southern Gas Corridor, the largest energy infrastructure project in Europe. Hungary is a participant of the…
We support agreements and dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan and we will never accept any geopolitical changes in the region and restrictions on existing historical transit routes in the region. Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian announced during a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Tehran. “The time has come to leave…
The EBRD’s First Vice President and Head of Client Services Group, Jürgen Rigterink, will visit Armenia as part of a regional trip, the EBRD said in a press release. The trip starts 4 September in Armenia, and will continue in Georgia and finish in Azerbaijan. First Vice President Rigterink, accompanied by Matteo Patrone,…
Congressman Adam Schiff, co-chairman of the Armenian Affairs Committee of the US Congress, sent a message on the occasion of the adoption of the Nagorno-Karabakh Declaration of Independence. “On Artsakh’s Independence Day, I am thinking of the people in Artsakh who are being forced to bear a months-long, and deadly blockade. The United…
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…
US Congressman Frank Pallone spoke about yesterday’s aggression of Azerbaijan towards Armenia. “The deadly attacks by Azeri forces today and the brutalization of innocent Armenian students earlier this week are further proof that Aliyev is using the Lachin blockade to intimidate and target Armenians in Artsakh. He is deepening his campaign of ethnic cleansing against…
