Top Armenian, Russian diplomats talk Azeri encroachments on Armenian soilMay 14, 2021 - 13:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Acting Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian spoke to his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov over the phone on Thursday, May 13 and stressed the inadmissibility of provocations by the Azerbaijani side and encroachment on the sovereign territory of Armenia. The press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the two continued to discuss the steps to be taken to reduce the tension on the Armenian border as a result of Azerbaijan's actions. The heads of the Foreign Ministries of Armenia and Russia also exchanged views on issues of maintaining regional security and stability. On the morning of May 12, the armed forces of Azerbaijan violated the border of Armenia in the southern province of Syunik, advancing 3.5 kilometers and surrounding Sev Lake, which is situated on the border between the two countries but is predominantly a part of Armenia. On May 13, the Azerbaijani military committed more border violations against Armenia, advancing near Vardenis (Gegharkunik province) and Sisian (Syunik province). 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 | Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |