President Sargsyan visits Karabakh contact lineJune 23, 2016 - 10:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan on Wednesday, June 22 left for Nagorno Karabakh. Sargsyan, accompanied by Karabakh President Bako Sahakyan and ex-President Arkadi Ghukasyan visited some sections of the frontline to inspect the situation. Also Wednesday, the presidents held consultations in Stepanakert with the Karabakh Defense Army senior officers to discuss army-building strategies and other related issues. Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency. Partner news | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |