Abdollahian and Bayramov discussed Armenian-Azerbaijani relations during telephone conversation

Abdollahian and Bayramov discussed Armenian-Azerbaijani relations during telephone conversation

The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan discussed the latest developments in the South Caucasus and bilateral relations in a telephone conversation on Tuesday night, IRNA reports.   During the telephone conversation, Hossein Amirabdollahian welcomed the progress of the peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia and referred to…

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Russia unconditionally respects Iran’s territorial integrity: Sergey Lavrov

Russia unconditionally respects Iran’s territorial integrity: Sergey Lavrov

In a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia sincerely and honestly and unconditionally respects Iran’s territorial integrity, and this is Moscow’s unchangeable position, IRNA reports.    During the telephone talk  on Tuesday night, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian Lavrov discussed the developments in the South Caucasus,…

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NATO  has been very supportive of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Colomina

NATO has been very supportive of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Colomina

In an interview with the Georgian Public TV channel, Special representative of the NATO Secretary General Javier Colomina spoke about the possible signing of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty and regional developments. “We are quite optimistic about the joint declaration that was signed by Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Aliyev. I’ve met with the ministers recently…

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Iran and Azerbaijan planned to commission new transit road in Astara in near future

Iran and Azerbaijan planned to commission new transit road in Astara in near future

Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev and Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash had a telephone conversation. The officials discussed issues related to bilateral economic relations, including cooperation in the fields of energy and transport.   The parties emphasized the need for quick implementation of joint projects, in particular, the new transit…

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We are sure that although we were granted candidate status late, we will join EU much earlier than Ukraine and Moldova: Kobakhidze

We are sure that although we were granted candidate status late, we will join EU much earlier than Ukraine and Moldova: Kobakhidze

Even last year, we deserved the opening of negotiations, not to mention candidate status – and we deserve it even more in December 2024. We hope that a fair decision will be made, Georgian Dream Chairman Irakli Kobakhidze said at the briefing held at the party’s office.   Kobakhidze is sure that Georgia will be…

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Parties agreed to create operational channels of communication to resolve possible differences in spirit of friendly relations: Kopyrkin

Parties agreed to create operational channels of communication to resolve possible differences in spirit of friendly relations: Kopyrkin

In an interview with TASS, Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin addressed the journalist’s concern as to whether there is a threat to the broadcasting of Russian TV channels in Armenia, as the Armenian authorities have made a number of critical statements regarding the work of Russian TV channels in recent weeks.   “The agreement…

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Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan discusses South Caucasus issues with deputy foreign minister in Baku

Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan discusses South Caucasus issues with deputy foreign minister in Baku

Issues of Azerbaijan-Iran relations were discussed at a meeting between Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Samir Sharifov and Iranian Ambassador to Baku Seyid Abbas Mousavi. According to the Iranian Embassy, the parties discussed the development of  bilateral ties in political, economic, military and other fields, events in the Caucasus region and efforts to achieve lasting peace…

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Senior Iranian, Turkish diplomats discuss Middle East, South Caucasus in Tehran

Senior Iranian, Turkish diplomats discuss Middle East, South Caucasus in Tehran

The meeting on Wednesday saw Iran’s Foreign Minister’s Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji and Turkey’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Yildiz discussing the latest political and international issues related to Syria as well as the situation on the ground in the Arab country, IRNA reports.    Khaji and Yildiz conferred about future…

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Goal of West has nothing to do with settlement of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Russia’s Foreign Ministry

Goal of West has nothing to do with settlement of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Russia’s Foreign Ministry

During the weekly briefing, the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, also referred to the Armenian-Azerbaijani relations and the mediation of the West. “We saw how the EU amended the statement published by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on December 17 about the accession of a…

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Moscow is ready to solve all emerging topics with Armenia in calm, professional and partnership conditions: Zakharova

Moscow is ready to solve all emerging topics with Armenia in calm, professional and partnership conditions: Zakharova

During the weekly briefing, the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, referred to the topic of the settlement of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations. “We assume that Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will accept the invitation of the Russian President and will arrive in Saint Petersburg to participate in the session of the Supreme Eurasian Economic…

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In Azerbaijan, international organizations were called to apply targeted sanctions against ruling regime

In Azerbaijan, international organizations were called to apply targeted sanctions against ruling regime

The National Council of Democratic Forces (NCDF) issued a statement on 18 December calling on “international organisations and the democratic world” to impose targeted sanctions against the ruling regime in Azerbaijan over political repression, Azerbaijani media reports.   In the statement, the NCDF cited “groundless accusations” and arrests of political opponents of the regime, prominent…

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Role of diplomacy as security component is increasing and we should pay more attention to this practical function: Prime Minister

Role of diplomacy as security component is increasing and we should pay more attention to this practical function: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in the reception organized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of New Year and Christmas holidays. The Prime Minister congratulated and sent best wishes to all the employees of the central apparatus of the Foreign Ministry and diplomatic representations of Armenia abroad, foreign diplomats accredited in our…

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Detaining journalists, civil society activists, and opposition figures in Azerbaijan is deeply troubling, US State Department

Detaining journalists, civil society activists, and opposition figures in Azerbaijan is deeply troubling, US State Department

Matthew Miller, US State Department Spokesperson referred to the latest arrests in Azerbaijan. Leading opposition figure, Tofig Yagublu, got arrested over the weekend in light of ongoing crackdown against critics ahead of the election. Miller was asked to provide State Department’s reaction, and any position on the snap elections in Aszerbajan.   “The recent trend…

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Tbilisi’s peace initiative between Yerevan and Baku has given concrete results: Garibashvili

Tbilisi’s peace initiative between Yerevan and Baku has given concrete results: Garibashvili

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday said his Government was interested in establishing “long-term peace and stability” in the South Caucasus region and making a “significant contribution” to the objective, agenda.ge reports.    Garibashvili highlighted “concrete results” in the Government providing “important mediation” that led to an agreement between Azerbaijani and Armenian governments in…

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In 2 years we will have a fully protected Tbilisi sky: Juansher Burchuladze

In 2 years we will have a fully protected Tbilisi sky: Juansher Burchuladze

According to the Minister of Defense of Georgia, Juansher Burchuladze, in 2023, the Ministry of Defense signed important purchases in terms of strengthening the defense capability, which is responsible for the medium-term and long-term development of the Defense Forces, Interpressnews reports.    “In long-term development, we have a specific goal of where we want to…

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People’s Front of Azerbaijan and Musavat parties will not participate in presidential elections

People’s Front of Azerbaijan and Musavat parties will not participate in presidential elections

Azerbaijan Popular Front Party will not participate in the presidential election scheduled for February 7. Ali Karimli, the president of the party, informed about the decision.   On December 15, the Board of the “Musavat” party discussed the socio-political situation in the country and decided to refuse to participate in the early presidential elections. According…

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Difficulties in relations between Russia and Armenia are surmountable: Galuzin

Difficulties in relations between Russia and Armenia are surmountable: Galuzin

According to the Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhail Galuzin, temporary difficulties in relations between Russia and Armenia could be overcome with the prospect of further development of relations between the two countries, TASS reports.   According to the source, Galuzin pointing out the many historical, cultural, humanitarian and economic ties between the peoples…

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Amnesty International is concerned about repression against mass media in Azerbaijan

Amnesty International is concerned about repression against mass media in Azerbaijan

Reacting to the news that another Azerbaijani journalist, Teymur Karimov, was arrested on Monday in Baku and now faces criminal charges, Natalia Nozadze, Amnesty International’s South Caucasus Researcher, said:   “The arrest of Teymur Karimov follows a disturbing pattern of spurious charges being brought against journalists and other critical voices in Azerbaijan. What we are…

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Nikol Pashinyan congratulated Donald Tusk on becoming Prime Minister of Poland

Nikol Pashinyan congratulated Donald Tusk on becoming Prime Minister of Poland

On the occasion of the election of Donald Tusk as the Prime Minister of Poland, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wrote in his X microblog:   “Congratulations Donald Tusk on becoming Poland’s Prime Minister! Looking forward to further enhancement of the Armenia-Poland cooperation at bilateral and multilateral levels, as well as to the close partnership…

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