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Mirzoyan: If peace agreement is signed, there will be no need for EU monitoring mission
The need for the European Union’s monitoring mission will cease to exist if a peace agreement is signed between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which would allow residents of border areas to feel safe, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said. YEREVAN, April 15. /ARKA/. The need for the European ...
04/15/2025Winner of “My Ameria, My Home” draw highlights benefits of Ameriabank
... Armenia and the hearth. It is important for us to show that we want to provide housing to active clients who believe in our mission,” Hakobyan said. She emphasized that the draw was conducted transparently and fairly, with the winner randomly selected ... ... this year. “Right now, the bank is running campaigns during which various exciting raffles are organized. I suggest closely monitoring them. This year, we will offer an exciting opportunity not only for young people but also for children. We have launched ...
03/28/2025Mirzoyan warns of threat to peace from Azerbaijan and presents Armenian proposals
... proposals to Azerbaijan that we believe would be mutually beneficial. For example, we suggested creating a bilateral mechanism for monitoring and verifying weapons. However, there was no positive response from Azerbaijan," Mirzoyan said. He reminded that ... ... accused the Armenian Armed Forces of violating the ceasefire in the border zone. "Meanwhile, for example, the EU observer mission, which monitors the situation along the border, did not record any violations by Armenia. We asked Azerbaijan to provide ...
03/26/2025No potential for escalation on Armenian-Azerbaijani border seen: Head of EU Mission to Armenia
The situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border is peaceful and calm, with no potential for escalation, said Markus Ritter, head of the EU Monitoring Mission to Armenia (EUMA). YEREVAN, March 10. /ARKA/. The situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border is peaceful and calm, with no potential for escalation, said Markus Ritter, head of the EU Monitoring Mission to Armenia (EUMA). "Both sides ...
03/10/2025European Union Council extends mandate of EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia for 2 years
The EU Council has formally extended the mandate of its monitoring mission in Armenia for another 2 years. YEREVAN, January 30. /ARKA/. The EU Council has formally extended the mandate of its monitoring mission in Armenia for another 2 years. Earlier on Wednesday, ambassadors of European Union member states meeting ...
01/30/2025Armenia expects signing of new partnership agenda with EU
... European Peace Facility, which will certainly contribute to Armenia's resilience, as well as to the strengthening of the logistical potential for the protection of civilians in crisis situations,' he said. According to Simonyan, the deployment of the EU monitoring mission (on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border - ed.) has a positive impact on ensuring security, especially in the conditions of the hostile Azerbaijani rhetoric we are witnessing now.’ -0-
01/23/2025EU's chief diplomat proposes two-year extension for EU monitoring mission in Armenia
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has proposed extending the deployment of the EU monitoring mission in Armenia for another two years. YEREVAN, January 10. /ARKA/. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has proposed extending the deployment of the EU monitoring mission in Armenia for another two years. ...
01/10/2025Armenian Foreign Minister highlights Yerevan's efforts to normalize relations with Baku at a meeting with new head of EU diplomacy
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Vice-President of the European Commission, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas had a meeting on the sidelines of the OSCE ... ... from people-to-people contacts, democratic reforms to dialogue on security issues. Among the tools used, the role of the EU monitoring mission in ensuring stability on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan was noted. Mirzoyan and Kallas also exchanged ...
12/05/2024Pashinyian congratulates Kobakhidze on ruling party's victory in Georgian parliamentary elections
... common challenges and enhancing stability, security and prosperity of the region. According to the Georgian Central Election Commission, the ruling Georgian Dream party won the 26 October parliamentary elections with 54.08% of voters' support. The next four ... ... party-organized intimidation,” vote buying and the impartiality of state institutions’, said Julian Bulai, head of the PACE delegation monitoring the polls. The IEOM consists of the observers from the OSCE/ODIHR, The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), the Parliamentary ...
10/28/2024EU is considering extending its monitoring mission in Armenia – Mirzoyan
The European Union is seriously considering the extension of the mandate of its civilian monitoring mission in Armenia, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said. YEREVAN, 23 October / ARKA/. The European Union is considering the extension of the mandate of its civilian monitoring mission in Armenia, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said. Since we do ...
10/23/2024Armenian foreign minister says Baku lacks political will to sign peace treaty with Yerevan
... all the challenges, escalations, attacks on the territory of Armenia, Armenia is in a constructive mood during the negotiations,’ Mirzoyan said. According to Mirzoyan, not a single serious escalation has been recorded since the deployment of the EU monitoring mission on the border with Azerbaijan. This mission monitors the situation only on the territory of Armenia, Azerbaijan refuses to deploy it on its territory. The mechanism of the mission really works and we highly appreciate the efforts of the European ...
10/02/2024Peace treaty will establish a fair and sustainable peace with respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Armenia and Azerbaijan – Sejourne
... international community wants peace, and since Azerbaijan will soon host the UN COP29 climate summit, it must show that it too sincerely wants to achieve peace,” said Sejourne. According to him, France also supports Armenia on European platforms, the EU monitoring mission in Armenia should continue, their presence is important in order to reduce risks. "Armenia must be able to protect its territorial integrity, its territory and its population. Cooperation in this area is also natural between friends, we ...
09/16/2024EU Mission in Armenia collects intelligence for West, Russian ambassador claims
Kopyrkin claimed that the data is being used against Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran. YEREVAN, September 5. /ARKA/. Russian Ambassador to Armenia, Sergey Kopyrkin, has accused the European Union Mission (EUMA) operating on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border of gathering intelligence under the guise of monitoring. Kopyrkin claimed that the data is being used against Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran. Kopyrkin lamented Armenia's decision to reject the CSTO’s proposal in September 2022, which, according to him, could have mitigated many of the current risks ...
09/05/2024EU Mission in Armenia, NSS discuss enhancing cooperation
Markus Ritter met with Colonel Edgar Hunanyan YEREVAN, July 31. /ARKA/. The head of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Armenia Markus Ritter, and the political advisor to the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, met with Colonel Edgar Hunanyan, the newly appointed commander of Armenia's Border Guard Troops of the National ...
07/31/2024EU Special Representative welcomes Armenia’s proposal to set up bilateral mechanism to address alleged ceasefire violations
... Representative for the South Caucasus Toivo Klaar stated on Sunday. “The proposal of Armenia to establish a bilateral mechanism to address alleged ceasefire violations on the border to reduce tensions is to be welcomed. The EU has for 15 years helped the EU Monitoring Mission organize similar meetings in Georgia and is ready to share its experiences,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The office of Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed Azerbaijan’s authorities on Saturday, suggesting that a bilateral ...
06/24/2024Ardshinbank hosts panel discussion on economic and trade sanctions as part of 33rd EBRD Business Forum
... initiative brought together international experts, as well as representatives from the private and public sectors interested in monitoring sanction processes, onto one platform. The main objective of the discussion was to exchange views and assist participants ... ... Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) boasts 39 member countries spanning from Central Europe to Central Asia. The bank's overarching mission is to foster the development of private sectors in post-Soviet countries. Armenia joined the EBRD as a member on December ...
05/16/2024Armenia's policy is to diversify its foreign relations - Pashinyan
... Copenhagen Democracy Summit on Tuesday. "Now we are developing defense cooperation with India, France and other countries. We have established cooperation with the European Union because, as I said, we are happy about the deployment of the EU Civilian Monitoring Mission on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan," Pashinyan said. According to him, of course, it is a civilian mission, but on the other hand, it is in a way a new factor of security of the region. "This is the first case when the European ...
05/15/2024Armenia truly believes there is real momentum for establishment of lasting peace in region
... some other countries, with the European Union, with the United States of America: they are our main partners in terms of democratic reforms, but also economic diversification, etc. Now, it is already the second year that the presence of the EU Civilian Monitoring Mission along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border is one of the significant factors in this situation.’-0-
05/01/2024ADB ready to help Armenian government reform health sector
... of healthcare and accessibility of services, Luke Fotchman, Deputy Director of the Asian Development Bank's Armenia Resident Mission, told a press conference today. " YEREVAN, April 11. /ARKA/. Armenia's healthcare sector is facing a number ... ... presenting ADB's April Asian Development Outlook 2024 report. Fochtman said also that continuous quality improvement and performance monitoring are essential for a well-functioning health system, and inadequate financing of the health sector limits equitable ...
04/11/2024US not going to join EU monitoring mission in Armenia yet - Ambassador
The United States is not going to join the EU monitoring mission in Armenia (EUMA) yet, US Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien told Azatutyun Radio. YEREVAN, April 11. /ARKA/. The United States is not going to join the EU monitoring mission in Armenia (EUMA) yet, US Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien ...
04/11/2024EU monitoring mission in Armenia may be extended for two more years - Pashinyan
The EU civilian monitoring mission in Armenia (EUMA) may be extended for another two years, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in Parliament on Wednesday. YEREVAN, April 10. /ARKA/. The EU civilian monitoring mission in Armenia (EUMA) may be extended for another two years,...
04/10/2024Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson accuses Armenian leadership of spreading ‘lies’
... operations launched along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border in September 2022, but did not receive it. Since then, it has repeatedly accused them of ignoring the request. It has rejected CSTO offers of "military-technical assistance" and a border monitoring mission. Last year, Yerevan boycotted summits, military exercises and other CSTO events. In February this year, Pashinyan said Armenia had de facto suspended its membership in the alliance of six former Soviet republics. According to the prime minister,...
04/03/2024CSTO statement on its zone of responsibility in Armenia is ‘incomprehensible’ - pro-government MP
... Azerbaijan's offensive military operations launched along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border in September 2022. Since then, it has repeatedly accused them of ignoring the request. It has rejected CSTO offers of "military-technical assistance" and a monitoring mission to the border. Last year, Yerevan boycotted summits, military exercises and other CSTO events. In February this year Pashinyan said Armenia de facto suspened its membership in the alliance of six former Soviet republics. The prime minister said ...
04/03/2024U.S. warns of unacceptability of escalation on Armenian-Azerbaijani border
U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller commented on Azerbaijan’s narrative alleging that the Armenian side was trying to escalate, something that the EU monitoring mission didn’t confirm.. YEREVAN, April 2. /ARKA/. U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller commented on Azerbaijan’s narrative alleging that the Armenian side was trying to escalate, something that the EU monitoring mission didn’t confirm....
04/02/2024Armenian Foreign Ministry reveals goals of Armenia-EU-US meeting in the context of Azerbaijan's claims
The meeting scheduled for April 5 in Brussels between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will be dedicated to strengthening Armenia-EU-U.... ... participation in the Black Sea Submarine Cable project.’ Asked to comment on Azerbaijani side’s renewed complained regarding the EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia she said,’ ‘It is important to assess the security situation under which the deployment of the ...
03/28/2024Armenian Parliament ratifies agreement on the status of EU mission in the country
The Armenian Parliament has ratified today an agreement on the status of the EU mission in Armenia (EUMA). YEREVAN, March 20. /ARKA/. The Armenian Parliament has ratified today an agreement on the status ... ... December 11, 2023, the EU Council adopted a decision on the expansion of the civilian mission, which increased the mission's monitoring capabilities along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. EUMA’s headquarters is based in Yeghegnadzor with operating bases ...
03/20/2024Armenia deepens relations with EU and US, preserving traditional ties - Foreign Minister
... visa liberalization, we discuss several new tools that could be used in our relationship. I would also like to add that for the first time in history, the EU, for instance, is also involved in security affairs in our region. There is an EU Civilian Mission deployed within the Republic of Armenia monitoring the bordering regions, the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and it’s important also to note that since the deployment, the tension on the border has reduced and ‘we see that the mission has contributed to the stability. So, we add ...
03/11/2024Armenia and EU set to deepen cooperation, says Ambassador Maragos
... According to the diplomat, one of the areas where work is already underway and there is hope for concrete results in the near future is the security sphere. "This is an area where we did not have extensive cooperation before, but now the EU observation mission will strengthen its monitoring and patrolling of Armenia’s state border," he said. Asked whether this is not aimed at reducing Armenia's dependence on Russia and pushing it out of the region, Maragos said Armenian authorities have asked for diversification and increased ...
03/01/2024Armenian government approves ratification of agreement on expansion of EU monitoring mission
The Armenian government at a meeting on Thursday approved the ratification of the "Agreement on the Status of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMA) in Armenia." YEREVAN, January 25. /ARKA/. The Armenian government at a meeting on Thursday approved the ratification of the "Agreement on the Status of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMA) in Armenia." The bill ...
01/25/2024Russia ready to host negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan - Galuzin
... Pashinyan holding a trilateral meeting at the upcoming informal CIS summit in St. Petersburg, slated for December 26. "I would prefer, as a diplomat, to refrain from forecasts," he said Galuzin also argued that the expansion of the EU civilian monitoring mission in Armenia will not facilitate an Armenian-Azerbaijani settlement. According to him, the deployment of the mission in Armenia is an absolutely unnecessary step in terms of facilitating the Armenian-Azerbaijani settlement. "The European Union ...
12/13/2023Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister discussed issues of regional security and cooperation with EU delegation
On November 27, the Joint Delegation of the European External Action Service and the European Commission Directorate-Generals for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations, Migration and Home Affairs, Research and Innovation,... ... relations with Azerbaijan, the efforts to unblock the regional communication channels, and highlighted the importance of the EU monitoring mission in Armenia.-0-
11/28/2023Armenian deputy foreign minister says expansion of EU mission in Armenia will strengthen border stability
Expanding the EU's monitoring mission deployed along Armenia's border with Azerbaijan will strengthen the stability of Armenia's borders, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan told reporters today when asked to comment on the decision of the EU Council of Foreign Ministers ...
11/14/2023EU warns Azerbaijan of "serious consequences" in case of violation of Armenia's territorial integrity
... mediators,” said Borrell. Borrell also said the European Union was considering providing Armenia with military aid within the framework of the European Peace Facility, as well as visa liberalization for its citizens. ‘We decided to beef up our civilian monitoring mission in Armenia with more servants and more patrols in the sensitive areas of the border (with Azerbaijan). And we will explore a possible support to Armenia under European Peace Facility and an option for visa liberalization for Armenia,” Borrell ...
11/14/2023Europe needs to step up efforts to maintain peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan – Baerbock
... peace process. The European platform stands for real security, trust and peace in the region," Baerbock said. Foreign Minister Baerbock reportedly briefed her colleagues on her trips to Armenia and Azerbaijan, during which she also visited the EU monitoring mission in Armenia. It is observing the situation on the ground and helping to stabilize Armenia’s border regions – a key prerequisite for launching a peace plan and normalizing relations between the two countries, the German Foreign Ministry said....
11/13/2023EU foreign ministers to discuss Nagorno-Karabakh and support for Armenia
... told reporters the previous day that the discussion will focus on the negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan around Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as on support for Yerevan. According to Tass news agency, the diplomat said the EU may expand its civil monitoring mission in Armenia in response to "Azerbaijan’s threats to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Armenia." In addition, according to the EU official, the EU will discuss how to support Armenia in strengthening its resilience, including ...
11/13/2023Armenian FM: protection of cultural and religious heritage left in Nagorno-Karabakh from vandalism and looting is crucial
... I wish to extend Armenia's gratitude to the UNESCO and its Director-General for the rapid deployment of the UNESCO emergency mission to Armenia for the assessment of educational needs of refugee children. With regard to the cultural and religious heritage ... ... cemeteries and artefacts”. Deployment of UNESCO's independent fact-finding mission to Nagorno-Karabakh with the view of independent monitoring and mapping of the Armenian cultural heritage is a key prerequisite to prevent destruction or distortion of the Armenian ...
11/10/2023Armenia interested in joining EU’s economic projects in the region - Mirzoyan
... counterpart we discussed the importance of consistent assistance of the EU and its member states in promoting democratic reforms in Armenia. Other issues of the Armenia-EU partnership were discussed as well, particularly the expansion of the EU civilian monitoring mission in Armenia and Armenia's involvement in the EU regional projects, including economic ones," Mirzoyan said. He noted that Armenia is ready to contribute to the energy security of Europe, which is possible in case of Armenia's participation ...
11/03/2023Armenia needs to diversify its security system - pro-government MP
... Arusyak Julakyan said on Thursday. "Given that our 'security cushion’ did not work and did not justify itself, there is a need to diversify it . It is necessary to find other components, either in the form of purchases of weapons, enhancing the EU monitoring mission, the ratification of Rome Statute, which provide for at least some security component, even if small," the MP said at a press briefing in the National Assembly, When asked whether she means new military alliances and how Russia would l behave,...
10/26/2023Canada is the first country outside EU to send two observers to Armenia to join EUMA- Deputy Foreign Minister
Canada will send soon two observers to Armenia, who will join the EU monitoring mission (EUMA), deployed along its border with Azerbaijan, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan told reporters today, after visiting the spa town Jermuk with Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly', Armenpress reported. YEREVAN, ...
10/26/2023Council of Europe Committee of Ministers: Azerbaijan must ensure Karabakh Armenians' right to live in their homes in dignity, free from intimidation and discrimination
... unimpeded humanitarian support to those who are still in need in Karabakh, as well as to those who have left. The European Commission last week announced an additional package of humanitarian aid of EUR 10.45 million on top of the EUR 20.8 million already ... .... International access to Karabakh is crucial when it comes to providing much needed assistance and ensuring an independent monitoring of the situation on the ground. The European Union has taken note of the two recent UN visits. We praise the work of ...
10/19/2023UN Human Rights Council: reports on violations of rights of Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh require investigation
... Nagorno-Karabakh and the situation of the population who have fled from there in the past weeks. According to the report of the UN Mission to the region, nearly the entire ethnic Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh has fled to Armenia – more than 100,... ... to those displaced by the crisis. International access to Nagorno-Karabakh is crucial to provide assistance and independent monitoring, including to report on the human rights situation. Furthermore, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both ...
10/12/2023U.S. State Department refrains from calling exodus of 100,000 Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians ‘ethnic cleansing
... in Armenia permanently, what percentage of them may want to come back, if the conditions allowed, if they felt sufficient assurances about their treatment if they would return, which is why we are reiterating our call for an independent international monitoring mission that would provide transparency and reassurance to the population of Nagorno-Karabakh that the rights and securities of ethnic Armenians would be protected, particularly for any of those that wish to return. Azerbaijan has made those assurances....
10/03/2023U.S. supports the idea of creating an international mission to ensure the security of Karabakh Armenians- State Department
... independent third party. And Azerbaijan has a responsibility to protect civilians and ensure the humane treatment of all, including those it suspects of being combatants. Asked whether the US supports Armenians’ call for some sort of international monitoring in Nagorno-Karabakh Miller said,' We do believe there should be an international mission to provide transparency, reassurance, and confidence to the residents of Nagorno-Karabakh and the international community, that the rights and security – their rights and security will be protected consistent with the public statements that ...
09/26/2023Armenian FM calls on UN to deploy peacekeeping forces in Nagorno-Karabakh
... of civilians, in particular women and children, and critical civilian infrastructure; -To immediately deploy an interagency mission by the UN to Nagorno-Karabakh with the aim to monitor and assess the human rights, humanitarian and security situation.... ... refugees displaced as a result of 2020 war, to their homes in the territory of Nagorno- Karabakh and adjacent regions under the monitoring and control of the UN relevant agencies, as it was foreseen in the Trilateral Statement of November 9, 2020. -To ensure ...
09/22/2023Moscow did not inform Yerevan about Baku's military actions against Nagorno-Karabakh - Pashinyan's office
... initiated by Azerbaijan against Nagorno-Karabakh under the pretext of "anti-terrorist actions," Armenpress reported citing Armenian Prime Minister's Office. Earlier, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry said it had informed the Russian peacekeeping mission and the Russian-Turkish monitoring center about the launch of alleged "anti-terrorist operation" in Nagorno-Karabakh." Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called media reports that the Azerbaijani side allegedly warned Russian peacekeepers "in ...
09/19/2023It is not possible to exclude scenario of escalation, Pashinyan tells Politico
... should return to their bases” and insisted “Armenia is ready to do that.” According to reports, both Azerbaijani and Armenian troops have been put on high alert along their shared border amid clashes in recent days, with the EU’s own civilian monitoring mission reporting “increased tensions and crossfire” along the frontier. The prime minister reiterated his support for talks, brokered by the U.S., EU and Russia, in an effort to deliver a peace agreement after decades of conflict with Azerbaijan....
09/13/2023Asian Development Bank proposes Armenia four-pronged approach to safeguard its water resources
... safeguard its water resources and ensure sustainable agriculture, say Don Lambert, Country Director, ADB Armenia Resident Mission and Yasmin Siddiqi, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development, ADB Sectors Group Director, in a story titled 'More ... ... water but grow the same amount of crops is key to rural prosperity within a changing climate. This analysis, supported by better monitoring data on water availability and usage, should inform a comprehensive strategy on water investment. 2. Increasing water ...
09/11/2023Armenian Foreign Ministry urges Zakharova not to complicate situation with inaction of Russian peacekeepers amid Azerbaijan's blockade of Lachin corridor
... been in force for about 31 years. The agreements in Prague did not change anything in the text of the Trilateral statement of November 9, 2020, either. The only novelty was that, based on the results of the Prague meeting, the EU decided to deploy a monitoring mission on the Armenian side of the interstate border between Armenia and Azerbaijan to contribute to the stability at the border. -The Russian Federation recognized Nagorno-Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan multiple times, including after the signing of ...
08/31/2023Russian diplomat: CSTO ready to discuss deployment of observer mission on Armenian-Azerbaijani border
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is ready to resume discussions on the deployment of an observation mission on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Mikael Aghasandyan, head of CIS Countries Department at the Russian Foreign ... .... We still expect a positive response from Yerevan and are ready to resume substantive work on the proposal to deploy a CSTO monitoring mission in Armenia's border regions, as well as other joint measures of assistance to our ally," he said. The ...
08/02/2023Canada to contribute to EU monitoring mission in Armenia
Canada will make contribution to the civilian monitoring mission of the European Union in Armenia (EUMA). YEREVAN, July 20. /ARKA/. Canada will make contribution to the civilian monitoring mission of the European Union in Armenia (EUMA). A relevant draft decision is published on the EU Council’s official ...
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