Armenian, Russian Foreign Ministers discuss return of POWs over the phoneJanuary 19, 2021 - 13:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Russia Ara Aivazian and Sergei Lavrov on Monday, on January 18 discussed the solution of humanitarian issues and the establishment of cooperation in Nagorno-Karabakh, the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry reports. Aivazian once again emphasized the priority of the full implementation of humanitarian measures, first of all, the immediate and safe repatriation of prisoners of war, prisoners of war and other detainees, as stipulated for in the trilateral statement of November 10. Aivazian drew Lavrov's attention to the importance of preserving the Armenian religious, historical and cultural heritage in the territories of Karabakh, which came under the control of Azerbaijan, as well as the importance of the uninterrupted participation of international professional structures in this issue. The Foreign Ministers weighed in on issues of establishing stability and ensuring security in the region and exchanged views on the Armenian-Russian relations. The first batch of 44 Armenian POWs returned from Azerbaijan in mid-December, although Armenian officials said many more people were being held in Baku. Dozens of others, both servicemen and civilians, have been captured after the completion of military hostilities. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has said in one of his speeches that the newly detained persons are not prisoners of war but “terrorists”. Human rights lawyer Siranush Sahakyan has said, meanwhile, that at least 120 Armenian prisoners of war are being held in Azerbaijan. Sahakyan represents the rights of some of the Karabakh POWs before the European Court of Human Rights. The lawyer said there is enough evidence proving the capture of said persons, which the Armenian side will submit to international agencies and courts. 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 | 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. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |