  U.S. Senator says ready to facilitate release of Armenian PoWs December 2, 2021 - 18:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - United States Senator Edward Markey has expressed his readiness to facilitate the release of Armenian prisoners of war still being held captive in Azerbaijan. Markey discussed the matter with Yerevan's ambassador to Washington DC Lilit Makunts during a virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 1. Makunts too stressed the need for the unconditional repatriation of Armenian PoWs from Azerbaijan. The two weighed in on the regional security environment, and in this context Makunts presented the position and assessment of the Republic of Armenia. The Ambassador also emphasized the comprehensive settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmanship and informed about the ongoing processes in that direction.   Top stories Speaking to broadcaster NTV, Cavusoglu said Turkey would take further steps if the monument is not removed. President of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Arayik Harutyunyan has dismissed Ruben Vardanyan from the position of State Minister. Congressman Frank Pallone attended a demonstration at the Capitol against Azerbaijan’s blockade of a key road in Nagorno Karabakh. Ruben Vardanyan expressed conviction that his people will stay strong amid Azerbaijan’s blockade of the Lachin corridor.   Partner news |  Latest news Yerevan says will respond in kind if Azerbaijan doesn't leave Armenian soil  Alen Simonyan said if the Azerbaijani military does not withdraw from Armenian territory, Armenia will respond in kind.Exclusive novelties, best bands, Armenian culture: Armenia Wine to join Yerevan Wine Days The beloved Yerevan festival will take place this year on June 2, 3 and 4, on Saryan Street.Armenia: Question of joining Russia's Union State not on the agenda The question of Armenia's joining the Union State of Russia and Belarus is not on the agenda.Team Group of Companies acquires 30% of Georgian SkyTel Team Group of Companies has acquired 30% of SkyTel, one of the three leading telecommunications operators in Georgia. |
