  Armenia defense chief instructs army to rule out Azeri advancement August 6, 2021 - 13:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Defense Minister Arshak Karapetyan has "given strict instructions" to rule out any attempt by Azerbaijan to advance into the country or improve their positions, according to a press release from the Defense Ministry. Karapetyan chaired a board meeting on Thursday, August 6 and weighed in on situation along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, as well as provocations committed by the Azerbaijani armed forces and measures to counter them. Preparations for winter were also on the table, with Karapetyan instructing the heads of relevant subdivisions to solve all existing problems in a short time and ensure proper conditions for winter conditions. The Defense Ministry demanded that the participants of the meeting make every effort for the speedy and effective implementation of reforms of the Armed Forces. 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. Five Armenian servicemen have been killed in Azerbaijan’s shooting, a dozen others have been wounded, while six troops were captured on May 27, although four of them have already returned home.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news 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.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. |
