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Ovechuk: energy prices will rise in Armenia, while exports will drop by 70-80 per cent if ties with the EEU curtailed
... to EU and Armenia will get depopulation,’ he argued. Overchuk also said that Armenia's accession to the EU is incompatible with the country's membership in the EEU. ‘The EEU and the EU are incompatible. Both unions assume the absence of customs borders and freedom of movement of goods, services, capital and labour,’ he said. 'It is impossible to imagine that these two unions will converge at some point. That's why the draft law ‘On launching the process of joining the European Union’ ...
01/10/2025Normalisation of relations between Yerevan and Ankara could contribute to normalisation of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations - Mirzoyan
Armenia and Turkey are ready to establish diplomatic relations and open borders, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at a press conference today. YEREVAN, January 8 /ARKA/. Armenia and Turkey are ready to establish diplomatic relations and open borders, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at a press ...
01/08/2025Armenian Prime Minister: Armenian border guards start serving at Agarak checkpoint on the border with Iran
... that during a meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin, an agreement was reached that from 1 January 2025, Armenian National Security Service border troops will participate in the guarding of state borders with Iran and Turkey. It was specified that only Armenian border guards will serve at the checkpoint on the border with Iran. -0-
12/30/2024Armenian government amends loan agreement with EDB on allocation of $200 million from ESDF for construction of Kajaran tunnel
.... As stated in the explanatory note to the document, the agreement was signed on July 26, 2024 and later ratified by the parliament. The 8.6 km long Kajaran tunnel will become an important element of the North-South transport corridor connecting the borders of Armenia with neighboring Iran and Georgia. The tunnel will reduce the time to travel this section of the road corridor by 50% and increase the average speed from 50 km/h to 80 km/h. The construction work will take about 6 years to complete....
12/27/2024Yerevan is constructive towards OSCE MG dissolution, but wants to make sure Baku has no territorial claims - Pashinyan
... Armenia has nothing to do or discuss here, besides the matters that it is already discussing with Azerbaijan. 'I mean the establishment of normal relations that would ensure, among others, the security of Azerbaijan’s western and Armenia’s eastern borders,' Pashinyan said.
12/19/2024Armenian PM explains to Azerbaijani President why Yerevan is arming itself
... non-defensive weapons in order to attack Azerbaijan. He also commented on Aliyev's statement that Armenia will not stand an arms race with Azerbaijan. ‘Armenia is not in an arms race with any country; we are acquiring weapons solely to protect Armenia's borders and its territorial integrity. We buy weapons for defence purposes, and our goals are transparent. ,’ Pashinyan said in an interview. He admitted that Armenia will receive super-equipped air defence and other systems. ‘And what should Armenia ...
12/19/2024Armenia recommended for Christmas getaway by Express
... history, culture, and 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 ...
12/17/2024“Crossroads of Peace” initiative aligns with CIS interests – Armenian Deputy Prime Minister
... Peace” initiative fully aligns with the interests of all CIS countries, said Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan. “The initiative is important and aims at the full realization of the region’s trade and economic potential by unblocking borders and creating a regional system of transport and communication infrastructure, both in the East-West and North-South directions,” Grigoryan noted at a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government on Thursday. According to him, sustainable ...
12/12/2024Unblocking communications will restore region's role: Armenian speaker on talks with Azerbaijan
... cooperation is a key tool for maintaining international peace and security. "Armenia is a landlocked country with systemic vulnerabilities in accessing global markets. Therefore, we recognize the importance of equal and inclusive connectivity, open borders, and fully functioning transport infrastructure for the economic well-being of the region," Simonyan said. He noted that eliminating political barriers to the free movement of people, goods, and services, as well as realizing economic and ...
12/11/2024Armenian Foreign Minister says 15 out of 17 articles of draft peace treaty with Azerbaijan agreed upon
... to look into the future,’ Mirzoyan said. According to him, in general, there is a border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. It is based on the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration, which was signed by the former 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....
12/09/2024Indifferent attitude led to huge disappointment: Armenian Foreign Minister on CSTO
... independence of the Republic of Armenia. We believed that this organisation would help us protect our sovereignty and territorial integrity. Unfortunately, in recent years we have witnessed several attacks (by Azerbaijan) and our internationally recognised borders have been violated. When this happened, we never received any real support (from (CSTO),’ Mirzoyan said. He noted that allies with such commitments should help each other, which is the point of a military alliance. ‘This indifferent attitude ...
12/09/2024Armenia's European orientation linked to democratic reforms - Alen Simonyan
... 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 the borders established during the Soviet Union are defined by this document,” Simonyan emphasized. According to him, as an important component of the peace agenda, Armenia has initiated the “Crossroads of Peace” project, which serves as a roadmap for ...
12/09/2024Armenian Deputy PM: No agreement on date for new border delimitation meeting with Azerbaijan
... the format or location of the next round of negotiations. Earlier, at the end of October, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan described the delimitation and demarcation process in 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 ...
12/09/2024No documents on Armenia's withdrawal from the CSTO have been received - Lavrov
... difficult, if not 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 for them. "When the aggression occurred, we turned to our CSTO partners, informing them that Azerbaijan had crossed the red line. But they claimed that Armenia's border had not been delimited. We asked them where they thought ...
12/05/2024Armenian PM says return to CSTO has become impossible
... 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 been crossed by Azerbaijan. But they claimed that Armenia's border was not delimited. We asked them where they thought ...
12/04/2024Armenian Parliament approves $200 million loan agreement with EFSD for Kajaran tunnel construction
... program, the loan will be serviced in US dollars with an interest rate of 4%. The repayment term is 20 years, including a 5-year grace period. The 8.6 km Kajaran tunnel will be a key component of the North-South transport corridor, linking Armenia's borders with neighboring Iran and Georgia. The tunnel will reduce travel time for this section of the corridor by 50% and increase the average speed from 50 km/h to 80 km/h. The construction is expected to take approximately 6 years. About EFSD Projects ...
12/04/2024Armenian Embassy in Damascus has launched a "hotline" and urges compatriots to avoid relocation
... embassies in Damascus or Beirut and obtain visas in a simplified manner. According to international media, armed rebel groups have penetrated most of the districts of Aleppo, and they are receiving reinforcements and military equipment through the northern borders. The Syrian army has redeployed to prepare for a counterattack.--0--
12/03/2024Open borders and better logistics could positively affect Armenia’s trade prospects– EBRD Managing Director
Open borders and better logistics could positively affect trade prospects, especially because Armenia has access to the EU market through the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement and to the central Asian markets of the members of the Euroasian ...
11/27/2024EBRD has invested record 2.4 billion euros in Armenia - EBRD Managing Director for Turkey and Caucasus (EXCLUSIVE)
... 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 trade in that direction. Since February 2022, economic sanctions on Russia introduced by many developed economies put the trade with Armenia’s ...
11/26/2024Pashinyan says it is important to attract new German companies to Armenian market
... 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-
11/15/2024ADB explores special economic zone in Gyumri
..., Director of the Asian Development Bank's Permanent Mission to Armenia, previously stated in an exclusive interview with ‘’ARKA’’ news agency, discussions are underway to help Gyumri benefit as much as possible from the potential opening of borders. "We are exploring ways to support the construction of a ‘’Free Trade Zone’’ and the implementation of the ‘’Dry Port’’ concept. This is crucial because Gyumri has significant geographical advantages – the city can connect ...
11/15/2024Infrastructure capabilities to resume operation of Kars (Turkey) - Gyumri (Armenia) railway under assessment- Mirzoyan
... communications was carried out jointly with Turkey. A similar process is taking place around the Kars-Gyumri railway,’ he added. He also said that a dynamic dialogue is underway with Turkey, the goal of which is to establish diplomatic relations, open borders and launch communications. Earlier, the special representatives for the negotiations between Armenia and Turkey met in July of this year at the renovated Margara checkpoint in Armenia. They were said to have agreed to jointly assess the technical ...
11/13/2024Armenia claims 'Crossroads of Peace' means to generate revenue for itself and neighboring countries
... 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 anyone and are prepared to turn a new page in our relations, which includes open borders and trade," the minister emphasized. -0-
11/05/2024Armenia and Azerbaijan discuss sequence of sections for further border delimitation
... governmental commissions of Armenia and Azerbaijan participating in the delimitation process. It states that the process will be based on the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration, in which the newly independent former Soviet republics recognized each other's Soviet-era borders, unless otherwise agreed. The regulations and documents that will be adopted on their basis will complement the legal framework to ensure the full course of the delimitation process. On September 26, the Constitutional Court of Armenia recognized ...
11/01/2024Armenia criticizes Türkiye for linking relations to Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization
... unconstructive that Ankara links the establishment of relations with Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. "Our dialogue is about the fact that both sides should establish diplomatic relations, open borders and normalize their relations. It is no secret that Turkey links this process with the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In our opinion, this is not a constructive approach," Mirzoyan said in parliament. At the same ...
10/31/2024Armenian Foreign Minister sees no obstacles for resuming border delimitation process with Azerbaijan
... Armenian and Azerbaijani government commissions engaged in the delimitation process. It states that the process will be based on the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration, in which the newly independent former Soviet republics recognized each other's Soviet-era borders, unless otherwise agreed. The regulations and the documents to be adopted on its basis will complement the legal framework to ensure the full course of the delimitation process. On 26 September, the Constitutional Court of Armenia found the draft ...
10/31/2024France supports Armenian-Azerbaijani border delimitation process – ambassador
... Armenian and Azerbaijani government commissions engaged in the delimitation process. It states that the process will be based on the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration, in which the newly independent former Soviet republics recognized each other's Soviet-era borders, unless otherwise agreed. The regulations and the documents to be adopted on its basis will complement the legal framework to ensure the full course of the delimitation process. On 26 September, the Constitutional Court of Armenia found the draft ...
10/30/2024NSS chief believes that Azerbaijan will leave occupied territories of Armenia as a result of border delimitation
... Armenian and Azerbaijani government commissions involved in the delimitation process. It states that the process will be based on the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration, in which the newly independent former Soviet republics recognised each other's Soviet-era borders, unless otherwise agreed. The regulation and the documents to be adopted on its basis will complement the legal framework to ensure the full progress of the delimitation process. On 26 September, Armenia's Constitutional Court found the draft ...
10/28/2024Yerevan and Ankara to discuss relaunch of Gyumri-Kars railway
... railway," Rubinyan told the Azatutyun Radio. He emphasized that Armenia expects all agreements reached to be implemented and anticipates that the settlement process will conclude with the establishment of diplomatic relations and the opening of borders. The special representatives of Armenia and Turkey last met in July this year at the renovated Margara checkpoint, where Rubinyan and his Turkish counterpart Kılıç agreed to jointly assess the technical requirements for crossing the border ...
10/25/2024Armenia's envoy on normalisation of relations with Turkey says Yerevan ready to establish relations with Turkey even tomorrow
.Armenia is ready to open borders and establish relations with Turkey as soon as tomorrow, deputy speaker of Armenian parliament Ruben Rubinyan said today. YEREVAN, 24 October. /ARKA/. Armenia is ready to open borders and establish relations with Turkey as soon as tomorrow,...
10/24/2024Armenia's security strategy is based on legitimacy- Pashinyan
... Armenian and Azerbaijani government commissions engaged in the delimitation process. It states that the process will be based on the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration, in which the newly independent former Soviet republics recognised each other's Soviet-era borders, unless otherwise agreed. ‘We have adopted a security strategy. It should be based on legitimacy, and we are following this strategy,” Pashinyan told the parliament, saying also it is worthy of high praise. ‘By doing so, we have recorded ...
10/23/2024Parliament ratifies Armenian - Azerbaijani agreement on border delimitation commissions
... Armenian and Azerbaijani government commissions engaged in the delimitation process. It states that the process will be based on the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration, in which the newly independent former Soviet republics recognized each other's Soviet-era borders, unless otherwise agreed. The regulations and the documents to be adopted on its basis will complement the legal framework to ensure the full course of the delimitation process. On 26 September, the Constitutional Court of Armenia found the draft ...
10/23/2024Armenia considers presence of extraterritorial corridors in region unacceptable; Iran supports principle of territorial integrity – Armenian ambassador
... regarding Armenia were not only fully understood in Iran, but that public statements continue to be made from Tehran at the highest level, stressing the need for unconditional respect for Armenia's territorial integrity and the inviolability of its borders," Avakyan noted in an interview with the Iranian news agency "ISNA". According to him, Armenia is ready to fully guarantee the safety of goods, vehicles and movement of people on its territory. "Official Yerevan has also ...
10/21/2024Armenian and Turkish Foreign Ministers discuss bilateral issues and continuation of dialogue
... met on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum to discuss normalization of relations, and both sides reaffirmed their readiness to advance the process without preconditions, so that it would lead to the establishment of relations and opening of borders between the two countries. On July 1, 2022, the envoys agreed to open the border for the citizens of the third countries visiting Armenia and Turkey respectively. An agreement was also reached to start the direct air transportation of goods between ...
10/18/2024Armenia and Turkey to jointly assess technical requirements for border crossing by Gyumri-Kars railway
... to contributing to the development of regional connectivity and strengthening interdependencies with its neighbors based on the principles of the UN Charter, particularly sovereignty, territorial integrity, inviolability of internationally recognized borders and political independence. -0-
10/18/2024From 2025, Armenian border troops will guard state borders with Iran and Turkey - Nazeli Baghdasaryan
... Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reached an agreement whereby starting from January 1, 2025, the border troops of the National Security Service of Armenia will 'participate in the protection of Armenian state borders with Iran and Turkey,' Pashinyan's press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan reported. YEREVAN, October 8. /ARКА/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reached an agreement ...
10/08/2024Neither Russia nor CSTO reacts to attacks on Armenia's internationally recognised borders - Mirzoyan
Neither Russia nor the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) reacts in case of attacks on Armenia's internationally recognised borders, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said. YEREVAN, 2 October. /ARKA/. Neither Russia nor the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) reacts in case of attacks on Armenia's internationally recognised borders, Armenian Foreign Minister ...
10/02/2024Iran supports Armenia's territorial integrity and ‘Crossroads of Peace’ project - Vice President
.... Reaffirming the words of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the First Vice President of the Islamic Republic once again stressed that Iran fully supports Armenia's territorial integrity and considers inadmissible any changes of borders in the region. At the same time, he stressed Iran's determination and readiness for diverse cooperation with Armenia. Pashinyan noted that the continuous development of Armenia's relations with Iran is one of the priorities of his government. ...
10/01/2024Pashinyan: signing of agreed part of peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan will facilitate resolution of non-agreed issues
... Declaration as the basic principle of border delimitation between the two countries and will be guided by it.This means that Armenia and Azerbaijan de jure reconfirm the principle of recognizing each other's territorial integrity and inviolability of borders that existed during the Soviet Union, which is a fundamental factor for establishing peace. Now it is de jure reconfirmed that the two countries have no territorial claims on each other, 'Pashinyan said. 'What we have to do now is to take the ...
09/27/2024Armenia denies rumors of 700 Armenian trucks on Georgian border
... soon as we try to deal with the problem, it often turns out that it has already been solved. Trade turnover is constantly growing, so it is necessary to constantly develop and expand infrastructure on both the Armenian-Georgian and Georgian-Russian borders," Papoyan told journalists. As an alternative to the ‘’Upper Lars’’ checkpoint on the Georgian-Russian border, the minister named the Poti-Novorossiysk ferry crossing, but the ferry is currently unprofitable. In his opinion, as a ...
09/26/2024Armenia ready to sign peace treaty with Azerbaijan in short time - Mirzoyan
... Armenia towards the establishment of peace in the South Caucasus were mentioned. Mirzoyan emphasized that Armenia's vision of ensuring stability in the region is based on unconditional respect for territorial integrity, principles of inviolability of borders, as well as initiatives aimed at ensuring economic interconnectivity. The Ministers also touched upon the prospects of deepening the partnership between Armenia and the EU.-0-
09/24/2024Armenia does not intend to return its occupied territories by military means - Pashinyan
... of returning the territories by military means," said Pashinyan at the Second World Armenian Summit in Yerevan. He noted that the recently signed regulations on the activities of the Armenian and Azerbaijani commissions for delimitation of the borders make it possible to resolve these issues. According to the Armenian side, as a result of armed aggression by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces - in May, November 2021 and September 2022, about 200 square kilometers of the sovereign territory of the ...
09/18/2024Armenian Foreign Minister announces Yerevan's firm commitment to peace agenda
... of Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourné. According to him, Armenia is ready to sign a peace treaty with Azerbaijan, which will recognize the territorial integrity of the two countries based on the Alma-Aty Declaration, according to which the borders of Armenia and Azerbaijan are the borders that existed during the Soviet Union at the time of its collapse. On September 1, Armenia had handed over the 10th package of the draft peace treaty to the Azerbaijani side. On September 10, the head of ...
09/16/2024Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan meets with Japanese security advisor in Tokyo
... issues and discussed the Crossroads of Peace project. In October 2023, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan presented the Crossroads of Peace initiative aimed at establishing regional communications. The project emphasizes the importance of open borders and economic, political, and cultural connections as key components of a peaceful agenda. A specialized unit has been established within Armenia's National Security Council to ensure the security of cargo, vehicles, and people passing through ...
09/13/2024Withdrawal of Russian border guards from Armenian borders will affect country's security – Russian FM
The withdrawal of Russian border guards from the borders of Armenia will affect the security of this country, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said today. YEREVAN, September 11. /ARКА/. The withdrawal of Russian border guards from the borders of Armenia will affect the security ...
09/11/2024Armenian, Iranian Foreign Ministers discuss regional stability, bilateral cooperation
... respect for principles such as territorial integrity and sovereignty within the framework of the "Crossroads of Peace" project, which aims to unlock regional transport and economic routes. Mirzoyan also praised Iran's firm stance on opposing any changes to international borders that undermine the political independence of nations. Iran has consistently voiced its disapproval of border changes that contradict international law.
09/11/2024France supports early conclusion of Armenian-Azerbaijani peace treaty - Foreign Ministry representative
... /ARKA/. France fully supports the early conclusion of a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Deputy Secretary General of the French Foreign Ministry David Bertolotti said. ‘We also welcome the progress made recently on the delimitation of the borders of the two countries,’ Bertolotti noted on Tuesday when speaking at a panel discussion on the sidelines of the YEREVAN DIALOGUE 2024 summit. According to him, France welcomes Armenia's approaches expressed in the ‘Crossroads of Peace’ project ...
09/10/2024Pashinyan highlights importance of Crossroads of Peace project for rail connectivity with Iran, Russia, Turkey
... facilitate this transportation link," Pashinyan stated. The Crossroads of Peace initiative was first presented by Pashinyan at the Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi in October 2023. The project aims to enhance regional connectivity, highlighting open borders and fostering economic, political, and cultural ties as essential elements of a lasting peace agenda. As part of the project, Armenia's National Security Service (NSS) has established a special unit responsible for ensuring the safety of freight,...
09/10/2024Iran clearly expresses its opposition to any changes in international borders - Foreign Ministry
Iran clearly expresses its opposition to any border changes that contradict the political independence of countries and opposes international border changes, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said. YEREVAN, 9 September. /ARKA/. Iran clearly expresses its opposition to any border changes ...
09/09/2024Iran rejects so-called 'Zangezur corridor' - ambassador
... Armenia Mehdi Sobhani once again reiterated his country's strong objection to the so-called "Zangezur corridor" that would connect Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave through the southern Armenian region of Syunik, which borders Iran. YEREVAN, September 6. /ARКА/. Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Mehdi Sobhani once again reiterated his country's strong objection to the so-called "Zangezur corridor" that would connect Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave ...
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