Recognition of Karabakh’s independence paramount: ArmeniaSeptember 7, 2016 - 18:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy Speaker of Armenia’s National Assembly Eduard Sharmazanov on Wednesday, September 7 said the recognition of Nagorno Karabakh’s independence is paramount. Addressing the Argentine lawmakers in Buenos Aires, Sharmazanov briefed them about the current situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan. “We live in a region that faces a lot of challenges, with Turkey blockading Armenia for already 20 years now and Azerbaijan with its criminal policy threatening the security and stability in the region,” he said. “Everyone must understand that there is no alternative to Karabakh’s right to self-determination. The people of Artsakh have the same right to self-determination as any other nation in the world. The recognition of Karabakh’s independence is paramount now.” Further talking to the MPs, the Armenian official expressed hope that active contacts with the Argentinian parliament will bolster the dynamic development of bilateral relations. At the end of his speech, Sharmazanov invited the members of Armenia-Argentina friendship groups to visit Armenia. Top stories 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. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |