Armenia says process to return PoWs is ongoingJune 23, 2021 - 18:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Acting Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan said on Wednesday, June 23 that the process of returning the remaining Armenian prisoners of war and civilians from the Azerbaijani captivity is ongoing. "I wouldn't say it's an easy process but I am confident that we have an opportunity to come to an agreement and resolve the problems," Aysor.am cited Avinyan as saying. While the official failed to provide concrete information about whether more PoWs are expected to return home in the near future, he did comment on the border situation, maintaining that the Armenian side was not going to retreat. "Clearly, the Azerbaijani troops must leave the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia, and we will spare no effort to ensure that," Avinyan said. According to him, border guards can be deployed when the Azerbaijani troops completely leave the territory of Armenia. Azerbaijani forces violated Armenia’s border in several sections in the provinces of Syunik and Gegharkunik on May 12 and 13 and are still refusing to withdraw their troops from the area. One Armenian serviceman was killed in Azerbaijan’s shooting on May 25, six troops were captured on May 27, although four of them have already returned home. 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. |