Pashinyan: Baku's provocations create new threats for Armenia, KarabakhJuly 22, 2021 - 18:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan's provocative steps and maximalist aspirations create new threats for Armenia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told a government meeting on Thursday, July 22, commenting on the situation in the region. Pashinyan stressed Russia's role as "key" for ensuring stability and security in the region. “I still believe that Azerbaijan intends to hinder the implementation of trilateral statements from November 9 to January 11, in particular, the part about the opening of regional communications and unblocking Armenia,” Pashinyan said. He also stressed that Armenia is ready for launching the process of peace negotiations. 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. Two Armenian servicemen were killed in Azerbaijan’s shooting, while 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 | 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. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |