U.S. Department of State urges Baku to probe Armenian captive’s death![]() August 16, 2014 - 12:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. Department of State issued a statement expressing deep concern over the death of Karen Petrosyan, a resident of Chinari village of Armenia’s Tavush province, who died in Azeri captivity. In its statement, the Department of State called Azerbaijan to thoroughly investigate the death of the captive and publicize the results. It also urges the parties to respect the international humanitarian legislation and allow the International Committee of the Red Cross representatives visits to hostages, Public Radio of Armenia reported. Related issues: ![]() ![]() The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |