Trump, Putin, Li congratulate Armenia on Independence DaySeptember 21, 2020 - 13:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S and Russian Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, and Premier of China's State Council Li Keqiang congratulate Armenia on the 29th anniversary of Independence on Monday, September 21. Trump said in his message that over the past 29 years of Armenia’s independence, the United States has been standing by the Armenian people and supported their efforts to build a modern democracy and ensure economic development. "We are prepared to continue cooperating in the areas of mutual interest, including the expansion of bilateral trade and investment exchanges, the furtherance of the rule of law, regional stability, and the strengthening of your country’s sovereignty," the statement from the American President said. "Today’s challenges reaffirm the importance of our partnership. The Armenian and American peoples boast strong and enduring ties, be it in the face of a new global pandemic or in the side-by-side international peacekeeping operations in Afghanistan or Kosovo." Putin cabled both the President and the Prime Minister of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian and Nikol Pashinyan to congratulate on the nation's Independence Day. The Russian President said relations between the two countries are based on good traditions of friendship and mutual respect, and the further development of allied ties. “Constructive dialogue between our countries, bilateral cooperation in various areas, as well as interaction within the framework of integration processes in the Eurasian space will continue to actively develop,” Putin noted. Li said, meanwhile, the Chinese-Armenian ties of close cooperation have maintained the positive dynamics of development. "China and Armenia have been supporting each other since the outbreak of the new type of coronavirus. We were able to meet the emerging challenges through joint efforts, which is the reflection of our countries’ deep-rooted friendship," he said. "I am prepared to work with you towards the comprehensive development of bilateral relations within the framework of the Belt and Road initiative." 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 | Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |