Moscow, within CSTO, offers Yerevan, Baku assistance to settle borderMay 19, 2021 - 11:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia, within the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), has offered to provide assistance to Baku and Yerevan in resolving the situation on the border, with an idea to establish an Armenian-Azerbaijani commission for delimitation and demarcation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday, May 19, following talks with his Tajik counterpart Sirojiddin Muhriddin. "Yesterday, we started the work of the CSTO Foreign Ministers in an informal format. We considered the request of our Armenian colleagues and, in accordance with this request, discussed the situation in relations between Yerevan and Baku," Lavrov said. "By prior agreement with the parties, the Russian Federation offered to assist in the delimitation and demarcation of the border, taking the initiative to create a joint Armenian-Azerbaijani commission for this purpose, in which Russia could take part as a consultant, a mediator, if you like." Lavrov noted that Russia has also informed other countries about the efforts that Moscow is making to resolve the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. 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 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |