  CSTO supports Armenia's steps to resolve Azerbaijan crisis diplomatically December 21, 2021 - 15:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) supports the steps of the Armenian government to resolve the situation with Azerbaijan politically and diplomatically, CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas said on the eve of a working visit to Armenia scheduled for December 21-23, Armenpress reports. According to him, Armenia and Azerbaijan's decision to start demarcation of the border is an important step to prevent the "repetition of the current situation." When asked how he assesses the fact that the units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces have been on the territory of Armenia – a CSTO member state – for several months now, and what steps will be taken to make them withdraw from the area, Zas replied that the CSTO is concerned about the tense situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border and is closely monitoring it. Zas added that it is worth more actively using the opportunities of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmanship. 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. On November 16, the Azerbaijani side launched a fresh offensive in the province of Syunik, during which Armenian soldiers were killed and taken captive.   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.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.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. |
