Karabakh status a priority for Armenia, Foreign Minister saysJune 7, 2018 - 16:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The status of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) and the security of the people of Artsakh are Armenia’s priorities in the process of the settlement of the conflict, Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan said at a meeting with Russian lawmakers on Thursday, June 7. The Armenian foreign policy chief detailed the members of State Duma about the process and prioritized the peaceful resolution of the settlement. Mnatsakanyan also briefed them on Armenia’s stance on the issue. The Russian MPs, in turn, expressed support to deepening allied relations and strategic partnership between Yerevan and Moscow. The sides also stressed the important role of the Armenian Diaspora in the social life of Russia. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |