OSCE chief welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan ceasefireNovember 18, 2021 - 11:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ann Linde has welcomed a Russia-brokered ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan, after the latter launched a new offensive in the southern section of the border between the two countries on November 19. "Spoke to Armenian [Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan], welcome ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan after Russian mediation and called for de-escalation," Linde wrote on Twitter. "Deep regret for loss of lives. Reiterated support for continued process through Minsk Group Co-Chairs and my Personal Representative." In clashes launched by Azerbaijan on November 16, the Armenian side has confirmed the death of 2 servicemen, while 13 others have been captured by Azerbaijan. Two combat positions too have gone under the control of Azeri forces, 24 Armenian troops have gone missing. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |