  Armenian Defense Minister says NKR-Azeri contact line under control August 13, 2015 - 16:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The situation at the Armenian-Azerbaijani border and the contact line with Nagorno Karabakh is under control, despite Azerbaijan’s attempts to create tension, Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan said, according to Panorama.am. Briefing on the situation at the government’s session Thursday, Aug 13, Ohanyan said the Armenian armed forces maintained ceasefire during the European Games, and moreover, showed restraint. “Our neighbors are trying to earn political or economic dividends. They violate ceasefire, using assault rifles and grenade launchers. Azerbaijan even launched border penetration attempts in recent days, which we successfully prevented,” Ohanyan said.    The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now.  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 |  Topic Latest 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.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |
