Erdogan says Russia "being helpful" in "Zangezur corridor" projectJune 18, 2021 - 12:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Russia is "being helpful" in the process of creation of the "Zangezur corridor" through the southern Armenian province of Syunik, Daily Sabah reports. The Armenian side has repeatedly denied being involved in negotiations for the provision of a "corridor" to Azerbaijan, stressing that they have only agreed to unblock transport communications in the region. Answering whether Russia was impeding the process of opening "the Zangezur corridor", Erdogan said that this was not the case. “On the contrary, Russia is being helpful in this regard. “We will soon meet with Russian President Putin.” Armenia's caretaker Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan earlier urged the public against giving in to any kind of manipulation, including those coming from Azerbaijan, about an alleged agreement to provide a "corridor" through Armenia to Azerbaijan. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |