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Georgian PM offers Armenia and Azerbaijan trilateral co-operation in South Caucasus
Georgia has offered neighboring Armenia and Azerbaijan an initiative aimed at trilateral cooperation in the South Caucasus, the Georgian government's press service reported. YEREVAN, 17 January. /ARKA/. Georgia has offered neighboring Armenia and Azerbaijan an initiative aimed at trilateral ...
01/17/2025Afeyan: We must avoid blatant injustice in Vardanyan's trial
... other means to convey the truth about what is happening here. A court hearing of my case is scheduled for January 17 at 3:00 PM. I have been informed that I am facing 42 charges, some of which carry sentences up to life imprisonment. However, I have ... ... official indictment. My lawyer and I were merely allowed to skim through 422 volumes of the case files, all written solely in theAzerbaijani language, which I do not understand, within a very short timeframe – from December 9, 2024, to January 8, 2025. ...
01/17/2025Rally in support of Armenian prisoners in Baku held in front of the UN office in Yerevan
A rally against the crimes of the Azerbaijani regime was held in front of the UN office in Yerevan on Friday, with protesters demanding the release of Armenian prisoners of war and civilians illegally detained in Baku’s prisons. YEREVAN, January 17. /ARKA/. A rally against the crimes ...
01/17/2025Baku to use Artsakh leaders' "trials" for self-affirmation at Armenia's expense – former Ombudsman
Azerbaijani authorities will use the "trials" of Ruben Vardanyan, Bako Sahakyan, and other compatriots to assert themselves at the expense of the dignity of the Armenian people, "to diminish our national identity, deepen tensions, and create ...
01/17/2025Armenian Foreign Ministry informs about selection of new section for delimitation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border
On January 16, 2025, the 11th meeting of the Commission on Delimitation and Border Security of the State Border between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan and the State Commission on the Delimitation of the State Border between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia was held on the border between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, under the chairmanship of ...
01/16/2025Armenian Defence Minister says he sees no grounds for escalation in the region
... cannot be shifted to the army or partners. Rhetoric is rhetoric, but there must be grounds for any aggression. I, as Defence Minister, see no grounds for escalation in the region,’ Papikyan said at a press conference, responding to a question about Azerbaijan's recent threats. He stressed that Armenia ‘has proposals and solutions on all issues.’ Dialogue and discussion of our proposals can provide answers to all issues of interest. Our approaches and proposals are clear to everyone..... I don't ...
01/15/2025Artsakh refugees receive 89.3 billion drams in aid: Ministry of Social Affairs
... targeted,” Mkrtchyan added. He also reported that around 25,000 people are now employed, some through the unified social service and state assistance programs, while others found work based on their skills and abilities. About ethnic cleansing of Azerbaijan in Artsakh On September 19-20, 2023, Azerbaijan launched a large-scale aggression against Artsakh using artillery, UAVs and combat aircraft. On September 28, following negotiations with the Azerbaijani side, Artsakh President Samvel Shahramanyan ...
01/15/2025No constitutional obstacles for peace with Azerbaijan, but new text needed before Elections – Justice Ministry
... YEREVAN, January 14. /ARKA/. A new text of the Constitution of Armenia will be required before the 2026 parliamentary elections, stated Armenian Minister of Justice Srbuhi Galyan. "In connection with issues related to the peace agenda (with Azerbaijan - ed.), there is no need to amend the Constitution. I consider this matter closed. The Constitutional Court has also stated this. The current text of the Constitution does not present any obstacles to the implementation of the peace process,...
01/14/2025Armenia ranked 8th in the rating of the safest countries, ahead of all neighbouring states
... countries in the world, according to Numbeo's 2025 Security Index. The Republic of Armenia ranked 8th with 77.9 points (last year Armenia occupied the same line), surpassing all the countries of the region. Thus, Georgia is on the 21st place (73.7 points), Azerbaijan - 33rd (68.2 points), Russia - 51st (61.3 points), Turkey - 57th (58.8 points), and Iran - 93rd (49.5 points). Andorra (84.7 points), UAE (84.5 points), Qatar (84.2), Taiwan (82.9 points), Oman (81.7 points), Isle of Man (79 points), Hong ...
01/10/2025EU's chief diplomat proposes two-year extension for EU monitoring mission in Armenia
... Yeghegnadzor, Martuni, and Ijevan. The mission aims to stabilize the situation in Armenia's border areas, enhance trust and security for people in conflict-affected regions, and create conditions that support the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, with EU assistance. In October, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated that the EU was considering extending the mandate of its civilian observer mission in Armenia.
01/10/2025Magdalena Grono highlights the expansion of Armenia-EU co-operation
... Republic of Armenia is ready to be as close to the European Union as the European Union deems it possible. Magdalena Grono thanked for the reception and emphasized the importance of the consistent expansion of Armenia-EU cooperation, including the development of democratic institutions and reforms in our country. During the meeting, the process of normalizing relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the active steps of the Armenian Government aimed at security and stability in the South Caucasus, as well as the "Crossroads of Peace" project were discussed.
01/10/2025Pashinyan: Baku aims for unhindered aggression against Armenia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed the recent statements from Azerbaijan regarding the so-called "Western Azerbaijan" and Armenia’s rearmament, calling them an attempt by Baku to gain the opportunity for unhindered aggression against Armenia. YEREVAN, January 9. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol ...
01/09/2025Pashinyan: Armenia will agree to dissolution of OSCE Minsk Group as part of its proposals to Azerbaijan
Armenia will agree to the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group as part of its proposals to Azerbaijan to establish stability and peace in the region, according to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, January 9. /ARKA/.Armenia will agree to the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group as part of its proposals to Azerbaijan to establish ...
01/09/2025Normalisation of relations between Yerevan and Ankara could contribute to normalisation of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations - Mirzoyan
... establish diplomatic relations and open borders, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at a press conference today. ‘Unfortunately, and this is a fact, the Turkish side continues to link its relations with Armenia to the normalisation of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations. I am convinced that the settlement of relations between Armenia and Turkey could significantly contribute to or influence the normalisation of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations. There is no such perception in Turkey so far,’ he said....
01/08/2025“Armenia wants to be a bridge, not an obstacle”: Mirzoyan responds to Aliyev's remarks on Azerbaijan-Turkey ties
... in the South Caucasus and that "Armenia should not hinder us, should not be a geopolitical obstacle between Turkey and Azerbaijan." "Armenia does not want, nor is it preparing, to be an obstacle. We live in the 21st century, where all ... ... to establish relations, engage in trade, and facilitate movement with other countries. We are also interested in this development and do not wish to be an obstacle. We want to be a bridge," Mirzoyan said during a press conference on Wednesday. He ...
01/08/2025Armenia continues to need EU civilian mission - Mirzoyan
... civilian mission stationed in Armenia is an important factor in the current situation, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. "We are convinced that as long as Armenia does not have a delimited border, or there are areas where the border with Azerbaijan is not delimited, and as long as the baseless accusations of shelling or violations of peace by the Armenian army continue—such as those we witnessed a few days ago—we will continue to need the EU civilian mission and consider their presence ...
01/08/2025Armenia presents Azerbaijan proposals for comprehensive solution – FM
Armenia sent Azerbaijan new proposals for a peace treaty about a month and a half ago but has yet to receive a response, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. YEREVAN, January 8. /ARКА/. Armenia sent Azerbaijan new proposals for a peace treaty about ...
01/08/2025Stillborn peace and national mobilization: Experts on Aliyev's threats to Armenia"
Armenian political and expert circles have commented on the latest aggressive statements and threats made by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev against Armenia. YEREVAN, January 8. /ARКА/. Armenian political and expert circles have commented on the latest aggressive statements and threats made by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev against Armenia. Stillborn ...
01/08/2025Armenian PM comments on Aliyev's threats: Baku is trying to "legitimize" the escalation
Baku may be trying to "legitimize" the escalation in the region. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said this in an interview with Armenpress news agency, commenting on the latest aggressive statements by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. YEREVAN, January 8. /ARKA/. Baku may be trying to "legitimize" the escalation in the region. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said this in an interview with Armenpress news agency, commenting ...
01/08/2025Armenian Defense Ministry denies Azerbaijan's report on shelling of its positions
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense's statement that on January 5, between 22:00 and 22:10, units of the Armenian Armed Forces allegedly opened fire towards Azerbaijani positions in the southeastern part of the border zone is false, according to a statement ...
01/06/2025Washington ready to work with Yerevan and Baku in any format to ensure progress between the sides
The United States of America is ready to work with both Armenia and Azerbaijan in any format that can ensure progress for the sides, the US State Department said in a statement. YEREVAN, 3 January. /ARKA/. The United States of America is ready to work with both Armenia and Azerbaijan in any format that can ensure ...
01/03/2025Armenia does not plan to restrict flights to Russia
The authorities of Armenia do not plan to limit the operation of civil aviation flights to Russia following the crash of an Azerbaijani plane near Aktau, said Sona Arutyunyan, the press secretary of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, to the ARKA news agency. YEREVAN, December 30. /ARKA/. The authorities of Armenia do not plan to ...
12/30/2024Former Artsakh State Minister: Yerevan and Baku will not sign peace agreement
There will be no peace document between Armenia and Azerbaijan, former Artsakh state minister and ex-ombudsman Artak Beglaryan said on Thursday. YEREVAN, December 26. /ARKA/. There will be no peace document between Armenia and Azerbaijan, former Artsakh state minister and ex-ombudsman Artak Beglaryan ...
12/26/2024Former Artsakh state minister calls Baku's offer on prisoners "bait"
The offer from the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan to Armenia to cooperate on the issue of Armenian prisoners is nothing more than another bait or political demand. YEREVAN, December 26. /ARKA/. The offer from the Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan to Armenia to cooperate on the ...
12/26/2024Mandate of OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs on Karabakh settlement no longer relevant: Zakharova
... has lost its relevance. And it all started with the blocking of the work of this format by the West, and then there were changes that occurred on the ground,' Zakharova said at a press briefing in response to a question about a recent statement of the Azerbaijani President that the OSCE Minsk Group should be dissolved. According to her, the Russian side believes that ‘the best way to make appropriate decisions in this regard is a joint proposal of Baku and Yerevan to liquidate the relevant institutions....
12/25/2024State department responds to Aliyev's claims of U.S. arming Yerevan
Official Washington has responded to the Azerbaijani president’s accusations regarding the arming of Armenia. YEREVAN, December 25. /ARKA/. Official Washington has responded to the Azerbaijani president’s accusations regarding the arming of Armenia. The State Department told Radio “Azatutyun” ...
12/25/2024Armenian PM: “Negotiations on Nagorno-Karabakh's return to Azerbaijan had been ongoing since 1994”
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that "since 1994, that is, after the ceasefire, the negotiation process had been focused on the return of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan." YEREVAN, December 23. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that "since 1994, that is, after the ceasefire, the negotiation process had been focused on the return of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan." "The ...
12/23/2024Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine may offer Armenian government's stake in IPO - Pashinyan
... work has changed significantly over the past two years." During the government meeting, he also added that next year, in addition to the financial report, the company will publish four more reports that will directly relate to sustainable development, environmental protection and social responsibility, among other things. The ZCMC is located in the Syunik region in the south of Armenia, bordering Iran and Azerbaijan. The plant, which is one of the largest enterprises in Armenia, develops the ore of the Kajaran copper-molybdenum deposit. According to experts, the plant's ore reserves will last for about 150 years. The plant traditionally tops the list of ...
12/20/2024In 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 discussions around the peace treaty with Azerbaijan, and we have conveyed proposals on ...
12/20/2024Armenia agrees with Turkey on assessment of requirements for crossing the border on Gyumri-Kars railway - Mirzoyan
... equitable use of regional infrastructure and building a prosperous future for all interested parties, this project aims at the development of communications between the countries of the region with full respect for the state sovereignty and territorial integrity,... ... assess the technical requirements for the border crossing by the Gyumri-Kars railway. At the same time Armenia has proposed to Azerbaijan modalities of relaunching the rail infrastructure between the two countries, simplifying border crossing and customs ...
12/20/2024Yerevan is constructive towards OSCE MG dissolution, but wants to make sure Baku has no territorial claims - Pashinyan
... conflict. Pashinyan said Armenia's stance on this idea is constructive. 'We understand the stance that if there is no conflict what's the meaning of the existence of a format dealing with the conflict resolution. But we also want to be convinced that Azerbaijan is approaching this issue in this same logic, and for instance, that its motive under developing the narrative of the so-called Western Azerbaijan isn't about engaging in aggressive policy against the territory of the Republic of Armenia,' ...
12/19/2024Pashinyan says there is constructive mood in Armenian-Azerbaijani border delimitation process
Armenia and Azerbaijan have ratified regulations for their border delimitation commissions , which means that the delimitation process should continue, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. YEREVAN, 19 December. /APKA/. Armenia and Azerbaijan have ratified ...
12/19/2024Armenian PM explains to Azerbaijani President why Yerevan is arming itself
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan responded today to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's accusations that Armenia is buying non-defensive weapons in order to attack Azerbaijan. YEREVAN, 19 December. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan responded today to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's ...
12/19/2024Armenian government endorses economic agreement with Hungary
... Relations Armenia severed diplomatic relations with Hungary in 2012 after Hungary extradited Ramil Safarov, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment in Hungary for the murder of Armenian officer Gurgen Margaryan and was later pardoned upon his return to Azerbaijan. On December 1, 2022, the foreign ministers of Armenia and Hungary agreed to restore full diplomatic relations. In May 2023, after 11 years without diplomatic ties, the two countries appointed non-resident ambassadors: Anna Maria Shiko became ...
12/19/2024Another meeting of Armenian and Azerbaijani commissions on border delimitation may be held soon - Armenian Deputy Prime Minister
The next meeting of Armenian and Azerbaijani commissions on border delimitation may be held in the near future, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan said today, but did not specify its venue and date. YEREVAN, 18 December. /ARKA/. The next meeting of Armenian and Azerbaijani ...
12/18/2024Armenia recommended for Christmas getaway by Express
... natural beauty. It was named one of the top 10 places to visit in the world in 2025 by Lonely Planet”. This landlocked country is situated in the southern Caucasus Mountains (the southeastern region of Europe and Western Asia) and borders Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkey. Armenia offers a variety of impressive sights, from historical monuments to stunning architecture and well-kept gardens, as well as the opportunity to enjoy a glass of exquisite wine at one of its remarkable vineyards. Among ...
12/17/2024Turkey only needs to invest $2.5 billion in Armenia's economy to take control of it, says CCAF head
... their security. Although Turkey was one of the first countries to recognise Armenia's independence after the collapse of the 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 special envoys to normalise relations, who have held several meetings so far. In 2022, Armenia and Turkey agreed to open the ...
12/14/2024Crossroads of Peace will expand transport, trade and economic ties between the countries - Armenian Prime Minister
... Pashinyan said. ‘This project initiated by the Republic of Armenia will eventually provide favourable conditions for the development of transport and trade-economic ties between all interested states on the basis of full respect for the sovereignty and ... ... 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 ...
12/13/2024Rubinyan: Russia leaving South Caucasus on its own
... November, Moscow remains committed to the full range of agreements with Yerevan and does not renounce its obligations to its allies, including in the military-political sphere. He also mentioned the Russian efforts to transform the “3+3” platform (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, plus Russia, Iran, and Turkey) into a fully-fledged organization for cooperation in the South Caucasus.
12/13/2024Pashinyan presents progress in negotiations on peace treaty with Baku to Council of Europe Secretary General
... 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--
12/12/2024Armenian PM emphasizes commitment to internationally recognized territory
... times in public speeches, that “if we do not clearly recognize our internationally recognized territory, we give others the opportunity to deny it, citing our own words, and we open the door to others.” As for Kirants (a village in Tavush bordering Azerbaijan, where the first section of the border was delimited – ed.), Nikol Pashinyan stated that no sovereign territory of Armenia was surrendered. "We have secured our gates, the border of our state, the threshold of our state, and I consider ...
12/12/2024Zvartnots Airport confirms the Yerevan-Baku flight
Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport has confirmed media reports that a flight was operated today from the Armenian capital to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. YEREVAN, 11 December. /ARKA/. Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport has confirmed media reports that a flight was operated today from the Armenian capital to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. According to the information that appeared ...
12/11/2024Unblocking 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,... ... movement of people, goods, and services, as well as realizing economic and social human rights, including the right to development, is a crucial prerequisite for fully realizing the economic potential of the Black Sea region and integrating into global ...
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 ...
12/09/2024Indifferent attitude led to huge disappointment: Armenian Foreign Minister on CSTO
... dialogue and mutual understanding. There is the EU's involvement in security issues in Armenia's security domain. ‘With the EU we have a format of dialogue on political and security issues. There is an EU mission in Armenia that monitors on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. Such developments were unimaginable a few years ago,’ Mirzoyan said. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Armenia's return to the CSTO was becoming increasingly difficult, if not impossible. -0-
12/09/2024Armenia's European orientation linked to democratic reforms - Alen Simonyan
... the security and are directly linked to steps aimed at achieving peace in the region, which can be realized through the development of a sovereign, stable, and democratic state, as well as respect for the fundamental principles of human rights and international ... ... the framework of the Council of Europe convention. 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 ...
12/09/2024Armenian Deputy PM: No agreement on date for new border delimitation meeting with Azerbaijan
Armenian Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan stated that there is currently no agreement on a specific date for a new meeting regarding the delimitation of the border with Azerbaijan. YEREVAN, December 9. /ARKA/. Armenian Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan stated that there is currently no agreement on a specific date for a new meeting regarding the delimitation of the border with Azerbaijan. "The date of the meeting is determined based on bilateral agreements. At the moment, there ...
12/09/2024Canada supports Yerevan's efforts to normalise relations with Baku - special envoy
... development of bilateral 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 ...
12/06/2024Armenia and Azerbaijan make progress in peace agreement – Mirzoyan
Armenia continues its constructive engagement in negotiations aiming to fully normalize relations with Azerbaijan, FM Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said speaking at the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Malta on Thursday. YEREVAN, DECEMBER 6, /ARKA/. Armenia continues its constructive engagement in negotiations aiming to fully normalize relations with ...
12/06/2024No documents on Armenia's withdrawal from the CSTO have been received - Lavrov
... in the interests of Armenia's security to use CSTO membership to the maximum. "If a decision is made, which he (Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan) speaks of as a foregone conclusion, it will be the sovereign right of the current Armenian leadership. Russia ... ... impossible, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Wednesday. He recalled that in 2021-2022, Armenia was subjected to aggression by Azerbaijan, and official Yerevan discussed this situation with its CSTO allies: they said that Armenia's borders were a red line ...
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