Maria Zakharova, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, commented on the mediation of the European Union in the negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo, noting that they are “considered with geopolitical ambitions, the desire to usurp new spheres of influence around one’s own borders, to re-colonize economically vulnerable states.” In that context, the diplomat referred…
At least five people were killed after an explosion occurred at the Rocket and Explosive Factory of the Machinery and Chemical Industry (MKE) in the Elmadag district of Ankara, Turkey, Tasnim reports. According to the first information received, the explosion occurred after the fire in the factory in the morning. It was reported that…
A telephone conversation was held between Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Acting Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Dereck Hogan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan reports. The sides exchanged views on the bilateral agenda of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the US during the telephone conversation, as well as…
Toivo Klaar, EU special representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, arrived in Baku. “Glad to be back in Azerbaijan. Interesting meetings today and looking forward to good discussions tomorrow,” Klaar wrote on his Twitter.
CHW is concerned about new military installations near historic sites in Aghdam&Martakert. Between April & July 2021, bunkers were dug into a historic Azerbaijani cemetery, near a mausoleum. They were recently expanded as indicated in an April 2023 image. In addition, a series of bunkers have appeared roughly 80 meters to the east of…
A joint urgent debate on the political consequences of war in Ukraine and on the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics, will be a highlight of the Summer plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg on 19-23 June 2023, PACE press office reports….
European Council President Michel called Turkey’s President Erdoğan to congratulate him on his reelection. The call addressed regional issues, Turkish president’s press office reports. President Erdoğan expressed the necessity to increase contacts at all levels with a concrete and positive agenda towards full membership of Turkey, which has a great strategic value for Europe,…
The European Union warmly welcomes Foreign Minister Bayramov to the Permanent Council and thanks him for his address and his personal engagement in this forum. Azerbaijan is an important partner for the EU. We have an interest in continuing and strengthening our good cooperation, particularly on energy, reforms, trade, and investments. Connectivity and energy…
Iran reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday after seven years of closure, nearly three months after the two countries agreed to restore bilateral ties under a Chinese-brokered deal, Reuters reports. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Alireza Bigdeli and Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Consular Affairs Ali Al-Yousef cut the ribbon at…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Catholicos Aram I and wrote about it on his Twitter. “The Armenian Canadian community is strong and vibrant – and when His Holiness Catholicos Aram I and I met today, we spoke about that. We also spoke about the atrocities committed during the Armenian genocide, and our…
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is likely to step up efforts to build ties with the Middle East and North Africa after taking steps in that direction as head of the national intelligence agency, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports. Fidan, 54, replaced Mevlut Cavusoglu on Monday, becoming the second foreign…
Toivo Klaar, EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, wrapped up his meetings in Yerevan during a one-day trip. “Good meetings today with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Deputy Prime Minister Grigoryan and Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan to continue the EU’s engagement. Next leg: Tbilisi” Klaar twitted.
Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson at US Department of State, referred to the upcoming meeting between Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers in US. “We look forward to hosting another round of talks in Washington later this month as the parties continue to pursue a peaceful future for the South Caucasus region. As you’ve heard…
A new international airport is planned for Tbilisi, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said at a government meeting, Interfax reports. The airport will be built on the site of the former Vaziani airport, he said “We are talking about the construction of a new international airport, which can become a hub. It should be…
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani, reacting to the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan that Azerbaijani citizens should avoid visiting Iran, wrote on Twitter: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan has warned its citizens not to visit Iran. This is exactly the policy adopted by the President of Israel during…
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara. Prime Minister Pashinyan was welcomed by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu at the presidential complex. Leaders and high-ranking representatives of other countries were also present at the event.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan took the oath of office for a new presidential term on Saturday after winning re-election last weekend, extending his rule into a third decade, Reuters reports. “I, as president, swear upon my honour and integrity before the great Turkish nation and history to safeguard the existence and independence of the…
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has taken the oath of office for a new presidential term on Saturday (June 3) after winning re-election last weekend, extending his rule into a third decade, Reuters reports. “I, as president, swear upon my honour and integrity before the great Turkish nation and history to safeguard the existence and…
A telephone conversation with the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan Zakir Hasanov was held at the initiative of the U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl. The sides held a detailed exchange of views on the relations between the two countries, the situation in the region, and security issues….
The peacekeeping troops of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation continue to carry out tasks in the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, it is stated in the daily bulletin of the Ministry. “At thirty observation posts, Russian peacekeepers are monitoring the situation and maintaining the ceasefire regime around the clock. One violation of the ceasefire…
On June 1, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky in the capital of Moldova, Chisinau. At the meeting, an exchange of views was held on bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Ukraine, the visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Ukraine in January 2022 and the discussions held during it…
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan gave an interview to the CNN Prima News within the framework of his official visit to the Czech Republic on May 4-5. The transcript of the Prime Minister’s interview is presented below. CNN Prima News – It is obvious that the main problem of Armenia today is…
Charles Michel, President of EU Council, referred to the meeting in Moldova between him, Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders, President of France, and German Chancellor. “We just had a very good meeting together with President Aliyev and Prime Minister Pashinyan — and with the President of France Emmanuel Macron and the Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz. …
Georgia supports peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said on June 1. He said that the peace talks are in the interests of the entire South Caucasus region. “I believe Georgia has played a neutral, unbiased role in strengthening stability and peace in the region. We have excellent…
“Stand with me, be my voice”. On the International Day for Protection of Children, Inessa from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), calls on the UNICEF goodwill ambassador, Shakira to be the voice of the children of Artsakh so that they can reunite with their families, Artsakh Ombudsperson Gegham Stepanyan posted on his social media pages.
The command of the peacekeeping troops of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation informed today about the violation of the ceasefire in the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. “One violation of the cease-fire regime by the Azerbaijani armed forces was recorded in Martakert region, there were no casualties or injuries. The command of the…
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday (May 29) said Turkey’s newly re-elected president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, raised the possibility of U.S. sales of F16 aircraft to Turkey and that Biden brought up Turkey’s dropping its opposition to Sweden entering NATO, Reuters reports. Biden spoke after talking to Erdogan on the phone to congratulate him…
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…
The Azerbaijani government is increasing the defense and national security expenditures by 1.105 billion manats ($650 million), including spending on special defense projects and measures by 1 billion manats ($0.59 billion), the Azerbaijani Finance Ministry reports. After the increase, the spending on special defense projects and measures will reach 3.07 billion manats ($1.22 billion).
The President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog, has arrived in Azerbaijan for an state visit, Jerusalem Post reports. A guard of honor was lined up for the Israeli President at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, decorated with the national flags of the two countries. Israeli President Isaac Herzog was welcomed by…
