Hundreds of artists were competing for the Jameel Prize. Sevan Býcakcý became one of nine finalists among 100 candidates and was the only non-Muslim member.
On July 11, RA Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan met Russian Ambassador to Armenia Nikolai Pavlov in connection with his diplomatic mission's completion.
The Basic Principles reflect a reasonable compromise based on the Helsinki Final Act principles of Non-Use of Force, Territorial Integrity, and the Equal Rights and Self-Determination of Peoples.