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Armenia 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
... have made some progress toward signing a peace agreement, noting that the parties have already agreed on 15 of the 17 articles of the preamble and the draft agreement. With sufficient political will, it can be quickly finalized and signed. Earlier, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that one of the disagreements concerns the non-deployment of third-country forces on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, and the second concerns the withdrawal of lawsuits filed against each other in international ...
12/26/2024Former Artsakh state minister calls Baku's offer on prisoners "bait"
... Yerevan could demand cooperation from Baku on these matters. The Rome Statute, to which Armenia is a signatory, could have a particularly positive impact on this process. He expressed confidence that if Armenia were to make such a counterproposal, the Azerbaijani side would be forced to reject it, as Baku is not ready to cooperate on any issue. "Here, Armenia has a real opportunity to reasonably demonstrate the lack of guilt of the Artsakh leaders who are in captivity, while also highlighting ...
12/26/2024Mandate of OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs on Karabakh settlement no longer relevant: Zakharova
... Maria Zakharova said today. 'The mandate of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement approved by the OSCE 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-Azerbaijani settlement issue remains crucial for Washington - State Department
In response to a question about whether the United States is disappointed that its efforts have not led to the normalization of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations, U.S. State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said that the current administration will continue working on this issue until its final day. YEREVAN, December 20. /ARKA/. In response to a question about whether the United States ...
12/20/2024In case of signing peace treaty with Azerbaijan, the idea of withdrawal of mutual lawsuits is acceptable to Armenia - Pashinyan
... inter-state complaints against Azerbaijan are pending before the ECtHR on behalf of Armenia - in relation to crimes in the 44-day war in Artsakh (September-November 2020); illegal trials in Azerbaijan of captured Armenians; armed attacks and occupation by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces of sovereign RA territory (May 2021-November 2022); blockade of the Lachin corridor (December 2022-September 2023) and violation of the rights of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians.
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 ...
12/20/2024Yerevan is constructive towards OSCE MG dissolution, but wants to make sure Baku has no territorial claims - Pashinyan
... developing the narrative of the so-called Western Azerbaijan isn't about engaging in aggressive policy against the territory of the Republic of Armenia,' Pashinyan said in an interview with Armenpress news agency. He also commented on the right of return of Azerbaijani refugees to so-called western Azerbaijan, which according to Azerbaijan is part of sovereign Armenia, promoted by Azerbaijan. "It is obvious that official Baku, with its narrative of the so-called Western Azerbaijan, wants to materialize ...
12/19/2024Pashinyan says there is constructive mood in Armenian-Azerbaijani border delimitation process
... process of delimitation and demarcation in a border section in Tavush region near Kirants village bordering Azerbaijan a success. On August 30 of this year, Yerevan and Baku signed a regulation (set of rules) regarding the joint work of the Armenian and Azerbaijani commissions on the delimitation and demarcation of the state border. After completing internal procedures, on October 24, the President of Armenia signed a law ratifying the regulations. On the same day, the President of Azerbaijan signed ...
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 ...
12/19/2024Another 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 ...
12/18/2024Armenian Foreign Minister says 15 out of 17 articles of draft peace treaty with Azerbaijan agreed upon
... Soviet republics and turned their administrative borders into state borders. Of course, the commissions of the two countries should work together on further delimitation and demarcation of their border. The minister called the demarcation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border a guarantee of future stability. ‘As far as any guarantees are possible these days, having a clearly delimited border is a very strong mechanism,’ Mirzoyan said. Regarding the opening of transport links between the two countries,...
12/09/2024Armenian Deputy PM: No agreement on date for new border delimitation meeting with Azerbaijan
... the Tavush region, particularly near the village of Kirants (which borders Azerbaijan), as successful. About the Regulations On August 30 of this year, Yerevan and Baku signed a regulation (set of rules) regarding the joint work of the Armenian and Azerbaijani commissions on the delimitation and demarcation of the state border. After completing internal procedures, on October 24, the President of Armenia signed a law ratifying the regulations. On the same day, the President of Azerbaijan signed ...
12/09/2024Pashinyan says Armenia has no reason to attack Azerbaijan
.... ‘At the political level, we have taken a legal step by mutually recognising each other's territorial integrity on the basis of the Alma-Ata Declaration, as well as ratified in Parliament the Regulation on the joint activities of the Armenian and Azerbaijani commissions on border delimitation,’ Pashinyan said din Parliament. He said the mutual border delimitation process is planned to start soon on the next section of the border. ‘In this regard, I would like to stress that Armenia excludes ...
12/04/2024Armenian PM says return to CSTO has become impossible
... them either, as we already consider ourselves outside the CSTO. Let them decide for themselves what they need,’ Pashinyan said. Pashinyan is sure that Nagorno-Karabakh has nothing to do with it. He recalled that in 2021-2022 Armenia was subjected to Azerbaijani aggression, and official Yerevan discussed this situation with its CSTO allies: they stated that Armenia's borders are a red line for them. 'When the aggression occurred, we approached our CSTO partners, informing them that the red line had ...
12/04/2024Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks not suspended, the pause linked to COP29 - Simonyan
... 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. ‘A pause was taken at some point due to COP29. We were informed about it by the Azerbaijani side ... But we are in a positive trend of proposals and discussions. There is a positive dynamics,' Simonyan said at a press briefing today. When asked about the fate of Armenian prisoners held in Baku, he said that this issue is always raised ...
12/04/2024Opposition sues Armenian government and MFA over blocked access to Azerbaijan agreement
... right of parliamentarians to access a 'document that is of critical importance to the public. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that he personally instructed the head of the Foreign Ministry not to show the text of the Armenian-Azerbaijani agreement to the opposition in order to prevent potential speculation.
12/02/2024Armenian and Azerbaijani deputy prime ministers had a brief conversation in Moscow
Deputy Prime Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan Mher Grigoryan and Yagub Eyubov had a brief conversation on the sidelines of a gathering in Russia that bought together top officials from several former Soviet republics, which are members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). YEREVAN, 29 November. /ARKA/. Deputy Prime Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan Mher Grigoryan and Yagub Eyubov had a brief conversation on the sidelines of a gathering in Russia that bought together top officials...
11/29/2024Artsakh citizenship issue tied to return prospect – Ombudsman
... to return,’ Stepanyan said. On Azerbaijan's ethnic cleansing in Artsakh On 19-20 September 2023, Azerbaijan launched a large-scale aggression against Artsakh, using artillery, UAVs and combat aviation. On 28 September, after negotiations with the Azerbaijani side, Artsakh President Samvel Shahramanyan issued a decree on dissolution of all state institutions of the republic and termination of the existence of the Republic of Artsakh from 1 January 2024. The residents of Artsakh were forced to leave ...
11/29/2024Armenian PM suggests dropping claims against Azerbaijan in international courts
... against Azerbaijan, related to crimes committed during the 44-day war in Artsakh (September-November 2020); illegal trials of captured Armenians in Azerbaijan; armed attacks and the occupation of the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia by Azerbaijani Armed Forces (May 2021 - November 2022); the blockade of the Lachin Corridor (December 2022 - September 2023); and violations of the rights of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh. -0-
11/23/2024Financial aid for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents in Armenia to be reduced
... July 2025, the assistance will be further reduced to 30,000 drams. According to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, these changes are intended to encourage able-bodied refugees to find employment. About ethnic cleansing of Armenians in Artsakh On September ... ... large-scale aggression against Artsakh using artillery, UAVs and combat aircraft. On September 28, following negotiations with the Azerbaijani side, Artsakh President Samvel Shahramanyan issued a decree that all state institutions of the republic would be dissolved ...
11/21/2024Mirzoyan 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 ...
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 ...
11/18/2024Greta Thunberg accuses the world of hypocrisy over ''greenwashing'' Azerbaijan’s crimes
... namely ethnic cleansing. The world remains silent and allows it these opportunities," Thunberg noted. She said that climate conferences should no longer be held in a country that is repressive and suppresses the rights of its own citizens. "Azerbaijani activists live as if in prison, deprived of their rights. The ethnic cleansing for which Azerbaijan is responsible, the deprivation and suffering experienced by many Armenians due to Azerbaijan’s military aggression, the torture and forced ...
11/14/2024Pashinyan calls Armenia's Declaration of Independence "a big problem and tragedy"
.... Earlier, Pashinyan stated that Armenia needs a new constitution to make the country more competitive and viable in the changing geopolitical landscape. Armenian Foreign Minister 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 ...
11/14/2024Armenia sends proposals on reopening communications and a peace treaty to Azerbaijan - Pashinyan
... regional communications and a peace treaty, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in parliament today. Pashinyan commented on the outcome of his participation in the BRICS+ summit in Russian Kazan, where he had a ‘protracted’ conversation with the Azerbaijani president, which Pashinyan described as "one of the most important events in Kazan". "It looks like we can have a solution regarding the opening regional communications that can actually be fully and mutually acceptable. This ...
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
... with the Hungarian counterparts in that direction. Deputy Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan also touched upon Armenia's steps towards the establishment of peace in the South Caucasus, the recent discussions in the process of the settlement of the Armenian-Azerbaijani relations, as well as re-presented the ‘Crossroads of Peace’ project elaborated by the Armenian Government. About Armenian-Hungarian relations Armenia terminated diplomatic relations with Hungary in 2012 after Budapest extradited to ...
11/12/2024Full report of commission investigating the 44-day war to be presented to Armenia’s National Assembly
... completion. He added that the investigation into the causes of the war is “almost at the final stage, ” and that “the situation is already clear in all areas”. About the 44-Day War in Artsakh in 2020 From September 27 to November 9, 2020, Azerbaijani Armed Forces, with the involvement of Turkey and foreign mercenaries and terrorists, attacked Karabakh both on the frontlines and in the rear, using missile and artillery systems, heavy armored vehicles, combat aircraft, and prohibited weapons ...
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
... text of a peace treaty to be agreed upon as soon as possible, Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan said. “There are no changes in the articles of the treaty transferred to Azerbaijan. There are issues that remain unresolved. Negotiations between ... ... ongoing,” Kostanyan told reporters. The deputy minister noted that there is no specific agreement yet on holding an Armenian-Azerbaijani meeting at the level of ministers or leaders of the two countries. The Armenian Foreign Ministry confirmed on Tuesday ...
11/07/2024Papoyan: Armenian-American relations remain unchanged after new President's election
... strategic partnership, and a corresponding document has been signed. I am sure that nothing will change,” Papoyan told journalists in parliament on Wednesday, responding to a question about the impact of the new U.S. president's election on Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiations According to him, analyzing U.S. policy is a thankless task. "I've never taken such 'serious' analysts seriously, for example, speculating on what will happen if this or that candidate wins. Let's leave the Americans alone....
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 ...
11/06/2024Russia was and remains a friend of Armenia - Armenian ambassador
... was and remains a friend of Armenia and the Armenian people, Armenian ambassador to the Russian Federation Gurgen Arsenyan said a ceremony of presenting his credentials to Russian president Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. "The Armenian people and the Azerbaijani people are friends of Russia, the Russian people. And Russian President Vladimir Putin once again made it clear to both Armenian citizens and citizens of Azerbaijan that Russia was, is and remains a friend," he noted, according to Russian ...
11/06/2024Yerevan receives counter-proposals from Baku on draft peace agreement
Armenia has received today the Azerbaijani side's counter-proposals regarding the draft peace treaty (11th edition), spokesperson for the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ani Badalyan said. YEREVAN, November 5. /ARKA/. Armenia has received today the Azerbaijani ...
11/05/2024President of Russia: we are doing everything for normalization of Azerbaijani-Armenian relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced today his readiness to continue working towards Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization. YEREVAN, November 5. /ARKA/. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced today his readiness to continue working towards Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization. "We have done and continue to do everything for the normalization ...
11/05/2024Armenia asserts withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces, can defend its own interests – ''Civil Contract'' member
Armenia is capable of defending its interests independently and will certainly address the issue of withdrawal of Azerbaijani Armed Forces from its sovereign territory, stated Gevorg Papoyan, the Minister of Economy and a member of the ruling ‘‘Civil Contract’’ party's Board, on Tuesday. YEREVAN, November 4. /ARKA/. Armenia is capable of defending ...
11/05/202452 MEPs demand release of Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan ahead of COP-29
... the European Parliament (MEP) address three main demands to the Government of Azerbaijan and the EU executive leadership, concerning the Armenian prisoners of war in Azerbaijan, the Armenian cultural heritage in Nagorno Karabakh/Artsakh as well as the Azerbaijani aggression against the Republic of Armenia. In the statement published today, the EU parliamentarians elaborate: “In the run-up to Conference of the Parties – COP29 to be held in Azerbaijan in November 2024, we would like to emphasize ...
11/05/202464.6% of respondents in Armenia doubt that Yerevan and Baku will sign peace treaty by year-end - GALLUP
... proposal to sign the agreed-upon points of the peace treaty. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan suggested that Azerbaijan sign the agreed points of the peace agreement (13 out of 16 points - ed.) before the November COP29 climate summit. However, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev called this proposal unacceptable. The telephone survey, conducted from October 24 to October 30, included 1,100 respondents. -0-
11/05/2024Foreign Ministry confirms Armenian Ambassador received death threats from Azeri counterpart
Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Paruyr Hovhannisyan confirmed that Armenian ambassador to Belgium and EU, Tigran Balasanyan, received death threats from Azerbaijani Ambassador Vagif Sadigov. YEREVAN, November 5. /ARKA/. Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Paruyr Hovhannisyan confirmed that Armenian ambassador to Belgium and EU, Tigran Balasanyan, received death threats from Azerbaijani Ambassador ...
11/05/2024Armenia and Azerbaijan discuss sequence of sections for further border delimitation
Today, the tenth meeting of Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Shahin Mustafayev took place on the border of the two countries. The deputy ministers chair the respective commissions on border delimitation. YEREVAN, November 1. /ARКА/. Today, the tenth meeting of Armenian Deputy Prime ...
11/01/2024West is forcing its mediation services on Armenia and Azerbaijan - Lavrov
... YEREVAN, October 31./ ARKA/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed today that the West is forcing its mediation services on Armenia and Azerbaijan. " The West continues to meddle in the South Caucasus, seeking to influence the Armenian-Azerbaijani peace process ," Lavrov said at the 2nd Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security. He argued that the aggressive activities of the US and its allies threaten the security of the entire Eurasian continent and increase the risk ...
10/31/2024Armenia criticizes Türkiye for linking relations to Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization
Yerevan considers it unconstructive that Ankara links the establishment of relations with Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. YEREVAN, October 31. /ARKA/. Yerevan considers it unconstructive that Ankara links the establishment of relations with Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization, said Armenian Foreign ...
10/31/2024Baku reacts without enthusiasm to Yerevan's proposal to sign agreed points of peace treaty – Mirzoyan
... latest proposal was to speed up the signing by excluding from the text all provisions on which there is no mutual agreement on both sides and instead focus on signing what has already been agreed upon. This proposal did not arouse much enthusiasm on the Azerbaijani side, and now we believe that the work will continue around one or two formulations,’ Mirzoyan said in parliament. The minister noted that he is often accused of being cautiously positive, disagreeing with such a view. Mirzoyan reiterated ...
10/31/2024Armenian Foreign Minister sees no obstacles for resuming border delimitation process with Azerbaijan
... hope we will continue the delimitation process—I don’t currently see any obstacles," he said. "Naturally, the faster and more effectively, the better." About the regulations On October 23 the Armenian parliament ratified the Armenian-Azerbaijani agreement on border delimitation. The agreement was endorsed by MPs from the pro-government Civil Contract party. The opposition factions –Hayastan (Armenia) and Pativ Unem (I Have Honor) boycotted the voting. Signed on 30 August, the agreement ...
10/31/2024France supports Armenian-Azerbaijani border delimitation process – ambassador
Paris supports the process of delimitation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, French Ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies told reporters in Goris. YEREVAN, 30 October. /ARKA/. Paris supports the process of delimitation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, French Ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies ...
10/30/2024Armenian, Azerbaijani sides to meet on issue of prisoners and missing persons, but deadline not yet set - NSS chief
It is expected that a meeting with the Azerbaijani side on the issue of prisoners and missing persons will be organized in the near future, Director of the National Security Service (NSS) of Armenia Armen Abazyan said on Monday. YEREVAN, October 29. /ARКА/. It is expected that ...
10/29/2024NSS chief believes that Azerbaijan will leave occupied territories of Armenia as a result of border delimitation
Director of the National Security Service of Armenia Armen Abazyan did not rule out today that Azerbaijani troops will leave the occupied territories of Armenia as a result of border delimitation process. YEREVAN, 28 October. /ARKA/. Director of the National Security Service of Armenia Armen Abazyan did not rule out today that Azerbaijani troops ...
10/28/2024Armenia’s general staff chief: no threat of Azerbaijani attack now
Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces Edward Asryan denied allegations of a possible Azerbaijani attack on Armenia. YEREVAN, 28 October. /ARKA/. Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces Edward Asryan denied allegations of a possible Azerbaijani attack on Armenia. There is no danger of military escalation on the part ...
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