  Armenian, Russian Defense Ministers discuss return of POWs over the phone January 21, 2021 - 18:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian and Russian Defense Ministers Vagharshak Harutyunyan and Sergey Shoigu have discussed the matter of returning Armenian prisoners of war and captives from Azerbaijan in phone talks on Thursday, January 21. The two military officials also discussed bilateral cooperation, the activity of the Russian peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh), as well as the search and rescue operations in the zone of hostilities. Harutyunyan thanked his colleague for Russia's support in ensuring the security of the southern borders of the country. The defense ministers of the two countries also exchanged views on the latest military-political developments in the region. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Russian and Azerbaijani Presidents Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev on November 9 signed a statement to end the war in Karabakh after almost 45 days. Under the deal, the Armenian side has returned all the seven regions surrounding Nagorno-Karabakh, having lost a part of Karabakh itself in hostilities.   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 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.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |
