500-600 Azeri troops on Armenian soil, Pashinyan saysMay 20, 2021 - 13:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday, May 20 that there are 500-600 Azerbaijani troops in the territory of Armenia, and that the situation remains tense. 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). According to Pashinyan, tactical steps taken by the Armenian army are aimed at limiting the potential of the Azerbaijanis' actions. "From a political viewpoint, our task is to not let the situation get out of control, to do our best to rule out any scenario of a military conflict, to get the Azeri servicemen to leave the territory of the Republic of Armenia," Pashinyan told a Cabinet meeting. The acting PM also said "enormous diplomatic work" is being done. 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 | 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. 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. |