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Artsakh foreign ministry expresses gratitude to French Senate for adopting resolution
... to return of displaced citizens, providing large-scale humanitarian aid, as well as contributing to the preservation of the Armenian cultural and religious heritage. Resolutions of the Senate (the Upper House of the French Parliament) are advisory in nature, they can be taken into account by the executive branch, but it is not obliged to comply with them. About Artsakh War From September 27 to November 9, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, with the participation of Turkey and foreign mercenaries and terrorists recruited by it, carried out ...
11/26/2020French Senate adopts resolution recognizing Artsakh and condemning Azerbaijan’s aggression
... independence of Artsakh in order for the people to be able to self-determination, so that this right to self-determination is finally realized. She recalled the aggressive actions and inappropriate statements of the leaders of Turkey and Azerbaijan against the Armenians, the use of banned cluster bombs by Azerbaijan in the war against Artsakh and other violations committed by these two aggressor countries. The resolution adopted by the Senate implies the adoption of the independence of Artsakh, which, in the opinion of the lawmakers, will ensure the establishment of a lasting peace in the region. In addition, the resolution calls on the French government to condemn the aggression of ...
11/26/2020Armenian foreign ministry: French Senate's resolution is crucial step towards fair settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh issue
... to return of displaced citizens, providing large-scale humanitarian aid, as well as contributing to the preservation of the Armenian cultural and religious heritage. Resolutions of the Senate (the Upper House of the French Parliament) are advisory in nature, they can be taken into account by the executive branch, but it is not obliged to comply with them. About Artsakh War From September 27 to November 9, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, with the participation of Turkey and foreign mercenaries and terrorists recruited by it, carried out ...
11/26/2020French Senate unanimously approves resolution on sanctions against Baku and demands withdrawal of Azerbaijani troops from Armenia
By a vote of 295 to 1 France’s Senate on Tuesday adopted a resolution calling on the French government to impose sanctions on Azerbaijan for its attacks against Armenia’s sovereign territory in September 2022. YEREVAN, November 16. /ARKA/. By a vote of 295 to 1 France’s Senate on Tuesday adopted a resolution calling on the French government to impose sanctions on Azerbaijan for its attacks against ...
11/16/2022U.S. Senate panel backs increased assistance to Armenia
... appropriated an additional $40 million in aid for Armenia’s democratic reforms. Regarding Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), the Senate expressed it was “concerned with the protracted conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan and endorses the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Minsk Process.” It calls on the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator to “consult with the Committee on programs that can further create conditions for resolution of the conflict and help address the humanitarian needs for all victims of the conflict.” In June, the House adopted ...
09/27/2019U.S. senate appropriations committee makes specific recommendation of $24.1 million in aid to Armenia
The full U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, June 29 – following ... ... the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (Artsakh) since 1998, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). YEREVAN, June ... ... needs related to the conflict. The Committee urges a peaceful resolution of the conflict. The Committee recognizes that Nagorno ... ... recommendation of $24.1 million in aid to Armenia and $10.9 million for Azerbaijan. With respect to the International Military Education ...
06/30/2016U.S. Senators introduce bipartisan resolution increasing pressure to halt U.S security assistance to Azerbaijan
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced a bipartisan Senate Resolution condemning Azerbaijani forces’ illegal and unprovoked assault on Armenian territory and calling for the United States to immediately halt all security assistance to Azerbaijan. YEREVAN, September 28, /ARKA/. U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced ...
09/28/2022Senate of Canada votes down resolution calling on government to recognize Artsakh
... to the Senate's website, the resolution was backed by 16 votes, while 53 voted against and five senators abstained. The draft Senate resolution, presented by Senator Leo Housakos, calls on the Canadian government to immediately condemn the joint Azerbaijani-Turkish aggression against the Republic of Artsakh, uphold the ban on military exports to Turkey, recognize the inalienable ... ... of self-determination of the Republic of Artsakh, and in light of further escalation and continued targeting of the innocent Armenian civilian population to recognize the independence of the Republic of Artsakh. 'This is a sad day for the Armenian people....
12/09/2020French National Assembly adopts resolution pointing out necessity of Artach recognition
... Senate adopted a resolution stating the necessity to recognize the independence of Nagorno Karabakh Republic (Artsakh). The resolution was passed with 305 MPs voting in favor, 1 MP against and 30 MPs abstained. At the session the members of the Senate urged the Government to act, stand with the Armenian people and recognize the independence of Nagorno Karabakh Republic (Artsakh). About Artsakh War From September 27 to November 9, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, with the participation of Turkey and foreign mercenaries and terrorists recruited by it, carried out ...
12/04/2020French Senate to put to vote draft resolution on recognition of Artsakh
The French Senate made a decision to put to a vote the draft resolution "On the Need to Recognize Nagorno Karabakh," Nagorno-Karabakh Foreign ... ...," Mayilyan wrote. About the Second Artsakh War Since September 27, for 44 days, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, with the direct participation and support of Turkey, as well... ... strikes were delivered, inter alia, at civil and military targets on the territory of Armenia. The Azerbaijani side suffered massive losses in manpower (7,630 killed) and...
11/19/2020Armenia welcomes California State Senate resolution recognizing independence of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
... (NKR), saying such resolutions pave the way for the international recognition of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. YEREVAN, August 28. / ARKA /. Armenia’s foreign minister Edward Nalbandian has welcomed today the resolution of California State Senate to recognize the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), saying such resolutions pave the way for the international recognition of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. "The more Azerbaijan hampers the efforts of Armenia and the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to settle the Karabakh issue, the more such resolution we can expect, paving the way for the international recognition of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic,” he said, according to RIA Novosti. The California ...
08/28/2014French Senate passes resolution condemning Azerbaijani attack on Nagorno-Karabakh and calling for sanctions against Baku
The French Senate, with 336 votes in favor and one against, adopted Wednesday a resolution condemning Azerbaijan's attack on Nagorno-Karabakh, advocating the strengthening of Armenian’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and calling for the imposition of sanctions against Azerbaijan. YEREVAN, January 18. /ARKA/. The French Senate, with 336 votes in favor and one against, adopted Wednesday a resolution condemning ...
01/18/2024California State Senate resolution points to legal personality of NKR – Armenian foreign ministry
California State Senate resolution recognizing the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) is very important as it documents the legal personality of NKR, Armenia’s deputy foreign minister Shavarsh Kocharyan told reporters on Thursday. YEREVAN, August 28. /ARKA/. California ... ... Karabakh). The Karabakh conflict started in 1988 when prevailingly Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh declared withdrawal from Azerbaijan. On December 10, 1991, a referendum was held in Nagorno-Karabakh where 99.89% voted for independence from Azerbaijan....
08/28/2014France and Armenia regard Azerbaijan's aggressive actions as encroachment on democracy
... the situation in Armenia and are well aware of the post-war developments. The Armenian side in its turn highly assessed the resolutions adopted by both chambers of the French Parliament condemning the Azeri-Turkish aggression against Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh).... ... organizations to Nagorno-Karabakh. Simonyan, presenting the details of the post-war situation at the request of the President of French Senate, stressed Armenia's call to all international partners to respond clearly to Azerbaijani actions that seriously threaten regional peace and security and to take effective steps to make Azerbaijan withdraw ...
11/23/2021French National Assembly adopts resolution supporting Armenia and suggesting sanctions against Azerbaijan
... that the government recognize Nagorno-Karabakh); - invites the government to consider strengthening Armenia's defense capabilities; - calls on international organizations to take all measures to protect the Armenian cultural and religious heritage in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, territories under Azerbaijani control. The resolution was presented on behalf of the majority of the National Assembly, the ruling Renaissance faction. The French Senate passed a similar resolution two weeks ago.-0-
12/01/2022French Foreign Ministry: parliamentary resolutions calling for sanctions against Azerbaijan do not reflect Paris' official position
... December 1. /ARKA/. The resolutions of the French Senate and National Assembly calling for imposing sanctions against Azerbaijan do not reflect the official position of Paris, a representative of the French Foreign Ministry said. Earlier, the French Senate and National Assembly adopted resolutions that call on the government to consider imposing personal sanctions against representatives of Azerbaijan in case it continues its aggressive actions against Armenia. "This initiative of the parliamentarians is not an official position of the French government and was adopted quite independently, in accordance with the principle of separation of powers," the diplomat told reporters on Wednesday, ...
12/01/2022Opposition leader says OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs were against Armenia's recognition of Nagorno-Karabakh
The leader of the Bright Armenia opposition parliamentary party Edmon Marukyan told the journalists today why ... ... initiatives were discussed, and again the same answer was received. Then the April war began (Azerbaijan's attack on Artsakh in April 2016), we again discussed this proposal and... ... recognition of Artsakh's independence? Marukyan also commented on the adoption by the French Senate of the resolution on the independence of Karabakh, calling it “a very good resolution”...
11/26/2020Americans Send Over 1 Million Messages To White House and Congress on Armenian Genocide
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) said it has rallied ... ... its crimes. ”They stressed that “with Turkey and its ally Azerbaijan pursuing new genocidal ambitions against the Armenian ... ... statements.” In March, a bipartisan group of 38 Senators, led by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Robert Menendez (D-NJ),... ... commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. If elected, I pledge to support a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide…” On September ...
04/15/2021U.S. Congress may consider resolution condemning Azerbaijani war crimes against Armenians
... crystal clear” that the U.S. has no doubt that Azerbaijan invaded Armenia. Earlier, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Robert Menendez called on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to "halt all security assistance to Azerbaijan," citing a cut-off of military aid as "an important opportunity to stand with the Armenian people as they attempt to repel an authoritarian assault." About two weeks ago, it emerged that Congressman Adam Schiff drafted a resolution demanding a total ban on U.S. aid to Azerbaijan. It calls on Azerbaijan to...
09/26/2022ANCA: over 200,000 letters from pro-Artsakh advocates reach President Biden,
... of Artsakh’s indigenous Christian population. YEREVAN, August 24. /ARKA/. The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) said it ramped up pressure on the Biden... ... issuing a nationwide call to action in support of a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding Azerbaijan lift its genocidal blockade of Artsakh’s indigenous Christian population... ... pro-Artsakh advocates have already reached President Biden, Vice-President Harris, and U.S. Senate and House members, calling for immediate steps to “avert an impending genocide...
08/24/2023Artsakh foreign ministry hopes that French government will recognize its independence
Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Foreign Ministry welcomed the adoption on December 3 of a resolution by the French National Assembly recommending that the French government ... ... 'This fact reaffirms the key position expressed in the resolution adopted by the French Senate on November 25,' the Artsakh Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "We consider... ... generalizing the position of the French Parliament, strongly condemns the armed aggression by Azerbaijan against Artsakh, unleashed with the support of Turkey and the terrorists...
12/05/2020U.S. considering sale of armaments to Armenia for defense against Azerbaijan
... crystal clear” that the U.S. has no doubt that Azerbaijan invaded Armenia. Also, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Robert Menendez called on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to "halt all security assistance to Azerbaijan," citing a cut-off of military aid as "an important opportunity to stand with the Armenian people as they attempt to repel an authoritarian assault." About two weeks ago, it emerged that Congressman Adam Schiff drafted a resolution demanding a total ban on U.S. aid to Azerbaijan. It calls on Azerbaijan to...
09/27/2022Mirzoyan and Menendez discussed Karabakh settlement and normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey
On May 5, within the framework of his working visit to the U.S., Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Bob Menendez. YEREVAN, May 6, /ARKA/.... ... Mirzoyan highly appreciated the contribution of Bob Menendez to the adoption of the Senate resolution on the recognition of the Armenian Genocide, which is significant from the... ... Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. In this context, the inadmissibility of provoking tensions by Azerbaijan was emphasized. The need for the repatriation of Armenian prisoners of war...
05/06/2022Pashinyan, Macron find full-format resumption of OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs’ work necessary
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had Thursday a telephone conversation with President ... ... Artsakh Republic. Artsakh Foreign Minister Masis Mayilyan said yesterday that the French Senate decided to put to a vote a draft resolution on the need to recognize Nagorno-Karabakh, which was signed by the heads... ... independence of Artsakh. About the war in Artsakh From September 27 to November 9, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, with the participation of Turkey and foreign mercenaries and...
11/20/2020US Senate appropriators reaffirm support for Karabakh aid program
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, by a bipartisan vote of 25 to ... ... longstanding U.S. assistance program for Nagorno Karabakh, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). YEREVAN,... ... needs related to the conflict. The Committee urges a peaceful resolution of the conflict," read the report which accompanies ... ... maintained parity in appropriated U.S. military aid to Armenia and Azerbaijan. The measure also effectively endorsed the President's ...
06/20/2014Poland is ready to support efforts for peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, who is on an official visit to Warsaw, Poland, met with Polish Senate President Tomasz Grodzki July 19, the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported. YEREVAN, July 20. /ARKA/.... ... Mirzoyan briefed Grodzki on the situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone and the position of the Armenian side on its resolution and the normalization of relations with Azerbaijan. Mirzoyan stressed that Azerbaijan's expansionist rhetoric undermines the efforts to establish regional stability and ...
07/20/2022California State Assembly recognizes Artsakh's independence
... aspirations of the citizens of this independent and historically Armenian country, reported the Armenian National Committee of America ... ... by a vote of 70 to 1, and will now move to the California State Senate for consideration. Earlier this week, AJR 32 was adopted ... ... Perez. AJR 32 lead author, Assemblymember Gatto introduced the resolution on the floor providing historical background; noting ... ... (1990), and the ethnic-cleansing of the Armenian population of Azerbaijan. Dozens of refugees from the region, many from the Shahumian ...
05/12/2014Armenian FM: Turkey's expansionist aspirations in South Caucasus violate regional security and stability (video)
Armenia's Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan met November 27 with the French Foreign Ministry Secretary Jean-Baptiste Lemoine, who ... ... Aznavour (wife of Charles Aznavour's son Nicolas), friend of the Armenian people Stephan Asrabyan. On November 24 the French Senate voted 305 to 1 to adopt a resolution calling for recognition of the Republic of Artsakh. The resolution condemns the military aggression of Azerbaijan against the people of Nagorno Karabakh. From September 27 to November 9, Azerbaijani armed forces, backed by Turkey ...
11/28/2020Putin's spokesman says no plans to hold Pashinyan -Aliyev meeting in Russia
... will not take place under those conditions, considering that France has taken the side of Armenia, a party to the conflict. Azerbaijan accuses France of backing Armenia in its decades-long conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. Earlier this month France’s Senate adopted a resolution by a vote of 295 to 1 calling on the French government to impose sanctions on Azerbaijan for its attacks against Armenia’s sovereign territory in September 2022. The resolution reaffirmed also the need to recognize the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and apply that recognition as a negotiation tool for establishing lasting peace in the region. -0-
11/25/2022Almost 60% of Armenian citizens believe it is necessary to arm in response to Azerbaijani aggression – poll
... protect the territorial integrity of the country. Some 5% found it difficult to answer this question. Also, 69% of Armenian citizens positively assessed the reaction of France to the September aggression of Azerbaijan. Earlier this month France’s Senate adopted a resolution calling on the French government to impose sanctions on Azerbaijan for its attacks against Armenia’s sovereign territory. Some 40% of the respondents assessed the reaction of France as exclusively positive and 29% as rather positive. At the same time, 34.8% of the polled assessed the reaction of Iran exclusively positively, and 34% as rather ...
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