EU wants full resolution of Armenia-Azerbaijan humanitarian issuesApril 7, 2022 - 12:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President of the European Council Charles Michel has stressed the need for the full and speedy resolution of all outstanding humanitarian issues between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Michel made the remarks on Wednesday, April 6 when he hosted President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan for a continuation of their discussions on the situation in the South Caucasus region and the development of EU relations with both countries. According to a statement from the EU, Michel emphasised the importance of humanitarian gestures by both sides to promote confidence and peaceful coexistence. "He stressed the need for the full and speedy resolution of all outstanding humanitarian issues, including the release of remaining detainees and comprehensively addressing the issue of missing persons, and stated that the EU is ready to support this endeavour," the statement said. "The EU will likewise continue to support confidence building measures between Azerbaijan and Armenia as well as humanitarian de-mining efforts, including by continuing to provide expert advice and stepping up financial assistance, and assistance to conflict-affected populations, rehabilitation and reconstruction." During the meeting, Pashinyan and Aliyev also agreed to instruct their Foreign Ministers to work on the preparation of a future peace treaty, which would address all necessary issues. 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. |