 Recognition of Artsakh's right to self-determination is key, Armenia tells France November 28, 2020 - 11:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The war unleashed by Azerbaijan has strongly emphasized the necessity of the recognition of the right of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) people to self-determination, Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian said at a meeting with French Secretary of State Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne. Meeting in Yerevan on Friday, November 27, the two discussed the humanitarian crisis in Artsakh, as well as issues of displaced Armenians. Aivazian thanked Lemoyne for France's solidarity with the Armenians of Karabakh and his visit to Armenia during such a difficult period. The Armenian Foreign Minister also weighed in on Turkey's expansionist ambitions in the South Caucasus, describing them as a key factor undermining regional security and stability.   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 |  Latest news 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.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.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.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
