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Pashinyan to Macron: Armenia-France relations have reached important milestone, transforming into strategic partnership
... also like to express gratitude once again for the continuous support of the friendly French Republic and for your personal efforts aimed at strengthening the sovereignty, resilience and democracy of Armenia, as well as at establishing lasting and just peace in the South Caucasus region. Taking this beautiful opportunity, I would like to congratulate you on the upcoming holidays, Christmas and New Year, wishing you victories in all your endeavours in the new year, and peace and prosperity to the friendly ...
12/21/2024In case of signing peace treaty with Azerbaijan, the idea of withdrawal of mutual lawsuits is acceptable to Armenia - Pashinyan
“We continue to be constructively engaged in the discussions around the peace treaty with Azerbaijan, and we have conveyed proposals on the two outstanding articles of the peace treaty to Azerbaijan for more than a month now, and we haven’t yet had a response,” Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan said Thursday in an interview with Armenpress news agency. YEREVAN, December 20. /ARKA/. “We continue to be constructively engaged in the ...
12/20/2024Armenia agrees with Turkey on assessment of requirements for crossing the border on Gyumri-Kars railway - Mirzoyan
... Armenia expects not only the fulfilment of the agreements reached earlier, but also a full-fledged settlement of relations without any preconditions. Nevertheless, Turkey does not hide that Armenian-Turkish reconciliation directly depends on the Armenian-Azerbaijani settlement. In early December, Fuat Oktay, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the parliament of this country, stated this, calling Baku's demand to change the Armenian Constitution an important condition for the establishment of peace and the opening of the so-called ‘Zangezur corridor’.
12/20/2024Armenia and UAE to strengthen trade, tourism, and tech ties
... of periodically holding reciprocal visits and forums involving business circles was emphasized. Mirzoyan and Gargash exchanged views on regional issues. The head of Armenia's Foreign Ministry presented Armenia's vision for establishing stability and peace in the South Caucasus, including the opportunities created by the opening of regional communications. The interlocutors also discussed the latest developments in the Middle East. The head of Armenia's Foreign Ministry congratulated the UAE presidential ...
12/17/2024Turkey only needs to invest $2.5 billion in Armenia's economy to take control of it, says CCAF head
... Turkey) or paying compensation. Now we are talking about the future of the Armenian people living in Armenia. Turkey does not seek peace. Its goal is to subjugate and weaken Armenia,’ Papazian asserted. He also expressed concern that such a policy is carried ... ... Soviet Union, the countries do not have diplomatic relations. Turkey closed its border to Armenia in 1993 in solidarity with Azerbaijan, which was embroiled in a conflict with Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh. In December 2021, Armenia and Turkey appointed ...
12/14/2024New Armenian ambassador to France presents credentials to President Macron
... with friendly France, which have transformed into strategic partnership. The two officials also exchanged views on the developments in the South Caucasus and the ongoing efforts of the Armenian government towards the establishment of lasting and just peace in the region.-0-
12/14/2024Crossroads of Peace will expand transport, trade and economic ties between the countries - Armenian Prime Minister
... between all interested states, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. YEREVAN, 13 December. /ARKA/. The Crossroads of Peace project will secure favourable conditions for the expansion of transport, trade and economic ties between all interested ... ... said. The main idea of the project is to launch (renew) and develop transport communication between Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran through roads, railways, cables, pipelines and power lines. This is expected to build a short and efficient ...
12/13/2024Pashinyan presents progress in negotiations on peace treaty with Baku to Council of Europe Secretary General
... December. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone call with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alain Berset on Thursday, Pashinyan's press service reported. Pashinyan and Berset wwere said to speak about discussions on the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The two men discussed also some issues related to the partnership between Armenia and the CoE, as well as regional stability. -0--
12/12/2024“Crossroads of Peace” initiative aligns with CIS interests – Armenian Deputy Prime Minister
The implementation of the “Crossroads of Peace” initiative fully aligns with the interests of all CIS countries, said Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan. YEREVAN, December 12. /ARKA/. The implementation of the “Crossroads of Peace” initiative fully aligns with the interests ...
12/12/2024Unblocking communications will restore region's role: Armenian speaker on talks with Azerbaijan
... Azerbaijan to unblock transport infrastructures. YEREVAN, December 11. /ARKA/. Armenia is actively engaged in negotiations with Azerbaijan to unblock transport infrastructures. This was stated by the Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia, Alen Simonyan,... ... region's significance in international cargo transportation, fostering the prosperity of our countries and peoples, and promoting peace in the region," Simonyan said. According to him, tackling the challenges in the region requires a comprehensive approach....
12/11/2024Armenian Foreign Minister says 15 out of 17 articles of draft peace treaty with Azerbaijan agreed upon
Fifteen out of 17 articles of the draft peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan have been agreed upon, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in an interview with Finnish news agency Lännen Media. YEREVAN, 9 December. /ARKA/. Fifteen out of 17 articles of the draft peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan ...
12/09/2024Armenia's European orientation linked to democratic reforms - Alen Simonyan
... The focus is on the issue of the repatriation of Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan,” he noted. As the Chairman of the Armenian Parliament stated, Armenia, despite the existing challenges, is making active efforts to establish stable and lasting peace in the region. “In the context of regulating relations with Azerbaijan, we have ratified the first-ever international legal document (regulation) between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The joint work of the two commissions dealing with border demarcation is based on the Alma-Ata Declaration of 1991, which means that ...
12/09/2024Canada supports Yerevan's efforts to normalise relations with Baku - special envoy
... cooperation in the fields of economy, high technologies, education, and culture. The interlocutors discussed issues related to the implementation of joint projects in various areas. The sides exchanged views on the latest developments over the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty. In this context, Prime Minister Pashinyan referred to the positions of the Armenian side on various issues. Stéphane Dion emphasized that Canada expresses its support for the peace efforts of the Government of the Republic of Armenia.-0-
12/06/2024Armenia and Azerbaijan make progress in peace agreement – Mirzoyan
... He said this year the bilateral negotiations led to the signing of the Regulation for border delimitation between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which recognized the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration as a basis for delimitation of the border. 'On the ground, we succeeded ... ... and thus will largely contribute to stability in the region. We have also managed to achieve some progress towards signing the Peace Agreement between our two countries. We have agreed upon Preamble and 15 out of the 17 Articles of the draft Agreement, ...
12/06/2024US Secretary of Defence expresses support for Armenia's aspiration to achieve long-term peace in the region
... independent and prosperous Armenia and that relationship between the two nations continues to grow closer. Austin added that the U.S. plans to sustain the momentum in strengthening the relationship. He also emphasized the United States support for peace and stability in the South Caucasus region. Defence Minister Suren Papikyan reaffirmed Armenia's aspiration to achieve long-term peace in the region. In turn, US Defence Minister Lloyd Austin expressed US support for this aspiration.-0-
12/06/2024EU and Armenia strengthen cooperation in all areas - Kaja Kallas
... Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. “I am pleased to meet with Armenia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ararat Mirzoyan. I reaffirmed my commitment to promoting long-term peace in the region," Kallas wrote in a post on the social media platform X following her meeting with Mirzoyan at the OSCE Ministerial Forum in Malta. Armenia-EU Cooperation The Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA),...
12/05/2024Armenian Foreign Minister highlights Yerevan's efforts to normalize relations with Baku at a meeting with new head of EU diplomacy
... EU monitoring mission in ensuring stability on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan was noted. Mirzoyan and Kallas also exchanged views on regional issues. The Armenian minister spoke about the efforts of the Republic of Armenia to establish stable peace in the South Caucasus, including in signing an agreement on normalizing relations with Azerbaijan. The issues of regional economy and increasing interconnectivity through transport communications were also discussed.
12/05/2024Pashinyan says Armenia has no reason to attack Azerbaijan
... have acknowledged and recognise the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all our neighbours and I hope that we will intensify the work on the draft peace treaty because 90% of the work is done. What remains is to make the last efforts and sign the peace treaty. We have also proposed real solutions to unblock regional communications. There is no basis for escalation in the relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan,’ Pashinyan noted.-0-
12/04/2024Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks not suspended, the pause linked to COP29 - Simonyan
Peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan are not suspended, a pause was taken because of the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan said. YEREVAN, 4 December. /ARKA/. Peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan are not suspended, a pause ...
12/04/2024Foreign Minister Mirzoyan explains the importance of Armenia's membership in International Criminal Court
... element of international law. It also enhances the development of international law and makes it more appropriate to the present-day challenges. And, perhaps most importantly, it delivers justice to the victims of atrocities, which is a vital element for peace and reconciliation. Therefore, Armenia fully acknowledges and accepts the responsibility to actively contribute to the strengthening and advancement of the Court,’ Mirzoyan said. On December 2, within the framework of working visit to The Hague,...
12/03/2024Opposition sues Armenian government and MFA over blocked access to Azerbaijan agreement
... "Armenia" have filed a lawsuit against the Armenian government and the Foreign Ministry over the ban on access to the draft peace treaty between Yerevan and Baku. The plaintiffs are deputies Kristine Vardanyan, Anna Grigoryan, Gegham Manukyan, and Artur ... ... the decision of the Armenian Foreign Minister from March 14, 2024, which prohibited us from reviewing the draft treaty with Azerbaijan under discussion, be declared unlawful. Judge Robert Makeyan has accepted the case. A preliminary court hearing has ...
12/02/2024Mirzoyan and President of Finland discuss key Armenia-EU partnership agenda
... Armenia is one of the key priorities of Armenia's foreign policy. Mirzoyan highlighted that, despite the existing challenges, the Government of Armenia is actively working in this direction. He also pointed out Armenia's strong political will to sign a peace treaty with Azerbaijan and shared the latest developments in this process.
11/29/2024Armenia to open embassy in Hungary
... (part-time ambassador to Georgia, residence in Tbilisi) was appointed as Armenia's ambassador to Hungary. On 10 September this year, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said in Yerevan that Hungary could help Armenia and Azerbaijan to finalize the peace treaty. -0-
11/28/2024Armenia welcomes ceasefire agreement reached between Lebanon and Israel
... Lebanon and Israel, the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. "The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses hope that this ceasefire will be a significant step towards resolving humanitarian issues and promoting peace in the region," it said in a statement. U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron issued a joint statement on the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon. In Lebanon, where the Israeli army was conducting operations ...
11/27/2024EBRD to announce 44 million euro financing package for refugees in Armenia
... upskilling and reskilling initiatives for the refugees to facilitate their economic integration. ‘We have also been actively supporting the development of the infrastructure in Armenia. These efforts complement and support the Government’s Crossroads of Peace initiative,’she added. One of the most notable projects for this year was funding the construction of Sisian-Kajaran road part of the North-South corridor infrastructure rehabilitation. According to her, as Armenia is landlocked, solid road infrastructure ...
11/26/2024EBRD has invested record 2.4 billion euros in Armenia - EBRD Managing Director for Turkey and Caucasus (EXCLUSIVE)
... technologies, with the goal of moving agricultural products up the value chain for export. ARKA- How do you assess the risks and opportunities for Armenia's economy and regional development in the context of geopolitical developments, in particular the peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan? Elisabetta Falcetti As a small and landlocked market Armenia has been additionally disadvantaged by geopolitical challenges. The borders with two of its neighbours are closed, and international sanctions on the third neighbour, Iran, limits ...
11/26/2024Armenian PM clarifies "strategic deal" with Azerbaijan
... November 22. /ARKA/. In an interview with Public Television of Armenia, PM Nikol Pashinyan explained what he means by the need to conclude a "strategic deal" between Yerevan and Baku. On November 13, he stated in parliament that "Armenia and Azerbaijan, in addition to a peace agreement, need to conclude a strategic deal based on the principles by which we plan to live next to each other for the coming centuries." He also noted that he has a clear idea of what should be included in this strategic deal, and it is ...
11/23/2024Armenian PM suggests dropping claims against Azerbaijan in international courts
... Nikol Pashinyan did not rule out the possibility of dropping lawsuits against Azerbaijan in international courts. YEREVAN, November 23. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan did not rule out the possibility of dropping lawsuits against Azerbaijan in international courts. "Since there is no agreement yet, we are both making amendments. However, if we approach this issue from a principled perspective, and if we see that we are achieving real peace and reaching an agreement, I think that such a deal can be made," Pashinyan said in an interview with Armenian Public Television on Friday. The deal, he said, is not to file lawsuits against each other for past events and to mutually waive ...
11/23/2024Pashinyan calls his telephone conversation with Trump "informative and very positive"
... tenure as Prime Minister partially coincided with President Trump's first term. After that, the U.S. had a change in president. My main task was to present the developments that took place in Armenia-U.S. relations during this period, as well as in the peace process and the region. In short, I can say that the phone conversation was informative and very positive," Pashinyan said. -0-
11/23/2024Mirzoyan and Baerbock discuss Armenia-EU partnership and prospects of deepening cooperation
... of ensuring stability in the South Caucasus, the process of settling relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan was discussed. Mirzoyan presented the recent developments in this process, including the work done towards the finalisation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani peace treaty, stressing the importance of its signing. The Armenian Foreign Minister emphasised Armenia's constructive approach in unblocking regional communications as an important component of the peace agenda, as well as the promotion of economic interconnectivity ...
11/20/2024Armenian PM tells Pope about Armenian-Azerbaijani peace process
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday briefed His Holiness Pope Francis at a meeting at the Vatican on the latest developments in the Armenian-Azerbaijani peace process and reaffirmed his government's commitment to the peace agenda. YEREVAN, 18 November. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday briefed His Holiness Pope Francis at a meeting at the Vatican on the latest developments ...
11/18/2024Gnel Sanosyan resigns as Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure
... infrastructure is very complex, and the volume of work is immense. Over the past three years, I have worked under intense pressure for the benefit of our state and people. I leave behind a tremendous amount of work completed, and therefore, I am leaving with peace of mind," the minister wrote on Facebook. Sanosyan was appointed Minister of Territorial Administration of Armenia on August 2, 2021. Earlier, resignations were submitted by Minister of Internal Affairs Vahe Ghazarian, head of the Anticorruption ...
11/18/2024Pashinyan says it is important to attract new German companies to Armenian market
... relations with Armenia and in this regard, she plans to discuss opportunities for the implementation of mutually beneficial projects. The interlocutors touched upon the cooperation between Armenia and the European Union, recent developments in the the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the process of delimitation of borders and other issues. -0-
11/15/2024EIB ready to continue partnership in implementation of Armenian government's priority projects - Vice-President
... sides highlighted the implementation of the North-South road project, Yerevan's energy efficiency improvement and other projects. The sides also exchanged views on the possibilities of the implementation of future projects, including the Crossroads of Peace project. -0-
11/14/2024Pashinyan calls Armenia's Declaration of Independence "a big problem and tragedy"
... Ararat Mirzoyan, on January 17, dismissed the claim that the Armenian-Azerbaijani settlement process is the reason for amending the constitution as an exaggeration. He also confirmed that Azerbaijan sees issues with Armenia's Declaration of Independence. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that peace between the two countries could be achieved if Armenia ends its territorial claims against Azerbaijan and amends its Constitution and other legal documents. He argued that Armenia's Declaration of Independence contains direct calls for the unification ...
11/14/2024Armenia sends proposals on reopening communications and a peace treaty to Azerbaijan - Pashinyan
Armenia has sent a set of proposals to Azerbaijan on reopening regional communications and a peace treaty, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in parliament today. YEREVAN, November 13. /ARКА/. Armenia has sent a set of proposals to Azerbaijan on reopening regional communications and a peace treaty, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in ...
11/13/2024Armenia and Azerbaijan need to conclude a strategic agreement - Pashinyan
In addition to a peace agreement, Armenia and Azerbaijan will need to conclude a strategic agreement on the basic principles that they will have to follow in order to live side by side for the next centuries, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. YEREVAN, November 13. /ARКА/. In addition to a ...
11/13/2024Under pressure from the West, Yerevan froze its participation in trilateral working group - Zakharova
... said. She stated that Russia is ready to develop this region, because it is in its interests, it is a guarantee of stability and security in this part of the planet. "The Russian side is ready to continue to provide comprehensive assistance to Azerbaijani and Armenian partners in order to achieve sustainable peace and prosperity in the region on the basis of trilateral agreements," Zakharova said.-0-
11/13/2024Armenia and Hungary discuss expansion of cooperation at first political consultations
... ambassador to Georgia, residence in Tbilisi) was appointed as Armenia's ambassador to Hungary. -0- On 10 September this year, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said in Yerevan that Hungary could help Armenia and Azerbaijan to finalce the peace treaty. -0-
11/12/2024Armenia and Sweden discuss economic cooperation opportunities
... importance of the EU observer mission in Armenia as a factor contributing to the maintenance of stability in the current situation. Mirzoyan also noted that Armenia has adopted an agenda aimed at resolving relations with its neighbors and establishing stable peace in the South Caucasus, which, in turn, could create favorable conditions for regional economic development and the effective integration of regional communications into the West-East logistics network. -0-
11/12/2024Armenia has managed to carry out work to boost child protection over the past 5 years - UN Resident Coordinator
... of the UN monitoring of Armenia's fourth national report. According to her, a new law on youth is likely to be adopted by the Armenian parliament in the near future. ‘We must work and fight together to protect children's rights. First of all, it is peace - as a necessary condition for them to live in a balanced and safe environment, it is one of the important priorities for Armenia,’ Jacob said. According to her, special attention should be paid to vulnerable groups, particularly children from ...
11/11/2024Pashinyan and Macron discuss economic programs, visa liberalization with EU and Armenian-Azerbaijani settlement
... agenda and other issues of mutual interest. They also touched upon the issues related to the joint programs in the fields of economy, infrastructure and other sectors. Pashinyan and Macron also exchanged views on the process of normalization of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations. Pashinyan emphasized Armenia's commitment to the peace agenda and the steps that will ensure regional security and stability. -0-
11/08/2024Yerevan interested in intensifying meetings with Baku to agree on peace treaty - Armenian MFA
... response from Baku to its latest proposals on the draft treaty, which was the 11th version of the document that the parties have exchanged over more than two years of negotiations. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had earlier suggested that Armenia and Azerbaijan move forward with signing a peace deal based on the parts of the draft text that both sides had already agreed upon, which he estimated to be about 80 percent of the document. Pashinyan suggested that any remaining issues could be addressed later. However, Baku rejected that approach....
11/07/2024Pashinyan pays working visit to Hungary
... ambassador to Georgia, residence in Tbilisi) was appointed as Armenia's ambassador to Hungary. -0- On 10 September this year, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said in Yerevan that Hungary could help Armenia and Azerbaijan to finalce the peace treaty. -0-
11/06/2024Papoyan: Armenian-American relations remain unchanged after new President's election
... wins. Let's leave the Americans alone. America is a country with its own policies, powerful institutions, and I’m not going to offer 'amateur' commentary," Papoyan said. The Minister also stated that Armenia's priorities include concluding a peace treaty with Azerbaijan, establishing diplomatic relations with Turkey, securing peace within Armenia, ensuring consistent economic growth, and improving the well-being of the country's population. -0-
11/06/2024Azerbaijan's release of Armenian captives would greatly help reconciliation – Armenian Ambassador to Russia
... after presenting his credentials to Russian president at a ceremony on Tuesday. "Such a step would greatly help reconciliation," he noted, adding that the remaining questions regarding the release of the detainees should be directed to the Azerbaijani side, TASS reports. Arsenyan also said that if Yerevan and Baku were moving towards a peace treaty and planned to announce ‘to the whole world that the two states, two nations would live in peace and cooperation,’ they should begin with steps that ‘can be commended. He declined to comment on a separate question about Ruben Vardanyan ...
11/06/2024Russia was and remains a friend of Armenia - Armenian ambassador
... they were the states which are Russia's closest neighbors, the best friends, natural strategic partners and allies. However, in an interview with Russia's RIA Novosti news agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei warned of serious security threats if Azerbaijan and Armenia sign a ‘hasty peace’ treaty. ‘A hasty peace without comprehensive consideration of the positions of Baku and Yerevan, as well as the realities on the ground will lead to nothing good. On the contrary, it will create additional risks of tension and potential escalation ...
11/06/2024Yerevan receives counter-proposals from Baku on draft peace agreement
... Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ani Badalyan said. Earlier, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said there was a real possibility of signing a peace treaty with Azerbaijan in the near future. "Armenia has handed over the 10th edition of the draft peace treaty to Azerbaijan, and it is no secret that this version largely includes a fully agreed-upon text. There are points that were previously fully agreed upon, and there are fragments of different articles that the sides managed to agree upon. Factually and technically,...
11/05/2024President of Russia: we are doing everything for normalization of Azerbaijani-Armenian relations
... ensure lasting peace in the South Caucasus,’ Putin said at a ceremony of accepting credentials from newly appointed ambassadors from 28 countries, including Armenian ambassador Gurgen Arsenyan. He said Russia ill continue to assist in the work on the peace treaty (between Armenia and Azerbaijan) , the delimitation of their state border, and the unblocking of economic and transport ties in line with the trilateral agreements reached by the leaders of the three countries in 2020- 2022. Putin also expressed satisfaction with the productive ...
11/05/2024Armenia claims 'Crossroads of Peace' means to generate revenue for itself and neighboring countries
... Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan. YEREVAN, November 5. /ARKA/. The regional communications project 'Crossroads of Peace,' proposed by the Armenian authorities, is a means to generate revenue for both Armenia and its neighboring countries, stated ... ...," Papoyan said at a briefing in parliament on Tuesday. "Many countries have welcomed this project. Negotiations with Azerbaijan and Turkey are still ongoing. We affirm that we have no issues with our neighbors. We hold no territorial claims against ...
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