  Artsakh’s right to independence equal to that of Azerbaijan: Armenia MP May 24, 2018 - 17:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) has a right to independence as much as Slovakia, Armenia or Azerbaijan, Deputy President of the Armenian ParliamentEduard Sharmazanov said at a meeting with Head of Slovakia-Armenia Friendship Group Dušan Tittel in Bratislava on Thursday, May 24. Lawmakers should reject any demonstration of violence and xenophobia, Sharmazanov was quoted as saying. Sharmazanov said both Turkey and Azerbaijan carry out anti-Armenian propaganda which is reprehensible. “The international community must respect Artsakh’s right to self-determination,” the Armenian MP said. Also, Sharmazanov hailed the Slovak parliament’s recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide. At the meeting, the sides also discussed prospects of developing bilateral relations and establishing effective cooperation on international platforms.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |
