Pashinyan stresses Karabakh's right to self-determination in phone talk with MacronOctober 9, 2020 - 14:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stressed the importance of the realization of the Nagorno Karabakh people's right to self-determination and the need for the international community to take clear steps to that end. Pashinyan spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, October 9 about hostilities in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone and recent developments on the ground. Macron said the cessation of fire and negotiations for a peaceful settlement of the conflict are key, after Russian President Vladimir Putin too called for a ceasefire. The French leader said he also maintains constant communication with Putin over the matter. Pashinyan stressed the importance of the realization of Nagorno Karabakh people's right to self-determination in the conditions and the need for the international community to take clear steps to that end. Pashinyan said earlier that an adequate response in this situation would be "for European countries, the international community, individual nations to find strength in themselves, take a decisive step and recognize the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh." Azerbaijan, with help from Turkey, launched a large-scale offensive against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27, shelling Armenian positions and civilian settlements with large caliber weapons and rocket systems. Armenia and Karabakh have introduced martial law and total mobilization. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military. International and local journalists too have been injured in Azeri shelling of towns and villages, as well as the iconic Ghazanchetsots Cathedral in Shushi. Donations can be made to Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, which has launched a fundraising campaign to support Karabakh amid Azerbaijan's aggression. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. 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. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |