Defense Ministry refutes Azeri reports on Armenian ceasefire violationJune 15, 2013 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nagorno Karabakh defense army maintains the ceasefire and takes retaliation measures only in case of necessity, army spokesman said. In a conversation with PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Senor Hasratyan dubbed Azeri reports claiming ceasefire violation cases by Armenian armed forces on June 14 “nonsense.” RA Defense Ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan, too, denied Azeri reports, citing different political and strategic reasons behind them. According to Azerbaijan Press Agency (APA), Armenian ceasefire violation cases were reported at contact line June 14 forcing Baku to take retaliatory measures. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |