Armenia expects Iran's assistance in ending Azerbaijan's incursionMay 17, 2021 - 14:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia expects Iran's assistance in ending Azerbaijan's incursion into its territory and Baku's efforts to destabilize the region, Yerevan's ambassador to Tehran Artashes Toumanian said at a meeting with Mohammad Eslami, the Minister of Roads and Urban Developments of the Islamic Republic, on Sunday, May 16. Toumanian provided details from the province of Syunik where a group of Azerbaijani troops are still stationed. Negotiations for their withdrawal are ongoing. Both the Armenian ambassador and the Iranian Minister reaffirmed the need to preserve the territorial integrity of countries and the security of borders. 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). They also discussed the establishment of the Persian Gulf-Black Sea international transit corridor, which Esmali said will contribute to both economic development and regional security. Ambassador Tumanian stressed the need to strengthen the North-South transport corridor, noting that this is in the interests of all countries involved in the program and will help curb regional instability. 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |