Japan envoy concerned over situation in Armenia after Azeri aggressionOctober 1, 2022 - 15:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Japanese ambassador to Armenia Fukushima Masanori has expressed concern over the situation created in the aftermath of Azerbaijan's latest aggression against Armenia. The ambassador made the remarks at a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan on Saturday, October 1, reaffirming Japan's willingness to contribute to the peaceful settlement of problems. The diplomat was among the ambassadors who visited the areas affected by Azerbaijan's aggression and occupation on September 13. The latest round of fighting between the two countries began in the wee hours of September 13, when the Azerbaijani military attacked Armenian posts and shelled Armenian settlements both on the border and deep behind the frontline. More than 200 people are dead or missing as a result, the Security Council of Armenia said on Monday. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |