Belgium to open diplomatic mission in ArmeniaMay 13, 2023 - 13:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Belgium will be opening a diplomatic mission in Yerevan, Armenia, according to a statement from Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib. “[Armenia] has so far been monitored by our embassy in Moscow, but geopolitical developments require a presnce on the ground. Belgium's increased diplomatic attention in a country and region with a strong Russian influence is part of the European Neighborhood Policy towards the countries to the east of the EU and reflects the concern to safeguard security and stability in this strategically important region,” the statement reads. “Belgium fully supports European efforts that can contribute to the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including through an EU civilian observation mission in Armenia, to which Belgium wishes to contribute. Our country also attaches great importance to stability and good neighborly relations in the South Caucasus. The opening of a diplomatic mission in Yerevan, next to our already existing embassy in Baku (Azerbaijan), is an externalization of this vision.” Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. Partner news | Iran, Russia discuss Caucasus developments Ali Bagheri Kani and Igor Khovaev, have reviewed the developments in the Caucasus region. Pashinyan defends demarcation at meeting with more border residents Nikol Pashinyan met with the residents of the border village of Shikahogh in Armenia's southern Syunik province. EventHub.am is the official ticketing agent for Black Eyed Peas concert in Tbilisi EventHub․am platform has become the official ticketing agent in Armenia for the concert of Black Eyed Peas to be held in Tbilisi. Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. |