  Turkish President, Georgian PM discuss Armenia-Azerbaijan crisis September 22, 2021 - 15:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday, September 21 discussed the situation in the South Caucasus, TASS reports citing the press service of the Georgian government. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly. The two reportedly weighed in on the situation in the region, with Garibashvili citing the maintenance of peace and stability as Georgia's ultimate goal. The Georgian and Turkish leaders also touched upon the transfer of 15 Armenian prisoners of war by Azerbaijan to Armenia in exchange for some maps of minefields. The process took place in July with the mediation of Georgia. Garibashvili and Erdogan noted that the fact that exchange that took place "is a good basis for cooperation between neighbors," the Georgian government reports.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
