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UN Security Council to vote on new Gaza ceasefire resolution

Prolonged negotiations have led the UN Security Council to postpone to Tuesday a vote on a resolution that had sought a new ceasefire in Gaza, diplomatic sources said, IP reports.

December 19, 2023 - 11:02

In 2 years we will have a fully protected Tbilisi sky: Juansher Burchuladze

According to the Minister of Defense of Georgia, Juansher Burchuladze, in 2023, the Ministry of Defense signed important purchases in terms of strengthening the defense capability, which is responsible for the medium-term and long-term development of the Defense Forces, Interpressnews reports.

December 18, 2023 - 18:15

We support sincere efforts to establish peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Minister of Defense of Turkey

On December 16, Minister of National Defense of Turkey Yaşar Güler held a year-end closing meeting with media representatives and answered their questions, 1lurer reports.

December 18, 2023 - 18:10

Rational use of historical opportunity will allow us to achieve long-awaited peace: Ali Asadov

Azerbaijan is determined to continue its efforts to strengthen peace and security in the region, Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov said at the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government in Moscow, Azerbaijani media reports.

December 18, 2023 - 18:09

New objectives of Turkey and Azerbaijan in the South Caucasus

The last three years have brought significant changes in the geopolitics of the South Caucasus. The most important of them was the destruction of Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan. At the same time, the positions of external actors have strengthened, which occurred synchronously with Azerbaijan's attempts to solve the Nagorno-Karabakh problem by force, APRI Armenia Research Fellow Sergei Melkonian says, IRNA reports.

December 16, 2023 - 11:45

Azerbaijan determined to advance the normalization and peace process with Armenia - Bayramov

Azerbaijan is determined to advance the normalization and peace process with Armenia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov, stated this during his speech at the 47th meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization, which took place in a video conference format, the Azerbaijani media reports, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 15, 2023 - 18:39

U.S to support direct negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan to achieve peace

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan regularly discuss normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 15, 2023 - 18:35

Armenian Government's vision significant from perspective of regional development: Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister

In his address at the Ministerial Meeting of Landlocked Developing Countries held in Yerevan, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Lasha Darsalia said that the Armenian government's vision and initiatives related to the development of the Caucasus region are very valuable, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 14, 2023 - 19:16

US welcomes prisoner swap between Armenia, Azerbaijan

The US welcomes the return of Armenian and Azerbaiajni detainees, Spokesperson for the US Department of State Matthew Miller said at a daily briefing, Armradio reports.

December 14, 2023 - 14:42

UN General Assembly: 153 vote for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted for a resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, IRNA reports.

December 13, 2023 - 11:10

EU ready to upgrade cooperation with Armenia in security, defense, energy, connectivity & trade – Commissioner Varhelyi

EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi has met with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the margins of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) in Brussels, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 11, 2023 - 19:43

Situation in Armenia requires the EU’s strong support - Borrell

The situation in Armenia requires the EU’s strong support, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the EU Commission Josep Borrell has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 11, 2023 - 19:41

Iran welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan joint statement

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has welcomed the recent joint statement from Armenia and Azerbaijan on normalizing relations, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 11, 2023 - 19:38

Greek FM planning to visit Armenia in near future

Greece welcomes the peace process, which is currently underway in the South Caucasus, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said upon his arrival at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Armradio reports.

December 11, 2023 - 16:32

Macron commends Armenia’s “courageous” decision to join the Rome Statute

French President Emmanuel Macron has commended Armenia’s decision to join the Rome Statute, Armradio reports.

December 11, 2023 - 15:53

France supports swift resumption of negotiations on a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan – MFA

France welcomes the positive signal sent by the joint statement issued by Armenia and Azerbaijan and the goodwill gestures by both countries, particularly regarding a prisoner exchange, the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement, Armradio reports.

December 11, 2023 - 15:49

France supports the resumption of peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan

France welcomes the positive signal sent by the joint statement issued by Armenia and Azerbaijan and the goodwill gestures by both countries, particularly regarding a prisoner exchange, the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 10, 2023 - 17:24

Canada welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan joint statement

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has welcomed the joint statement of Armenia and Azerbaijan on normalizing relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Canada said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 10, 2023 - 17:23

OSCE stands ready to help as a platform for continued dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan

The OSCE stands ready to help as a platform for continued dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan, OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Foreign Minister of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani said in a post on X, Armradio reports.

December 9, 2023 - 15:23

Belgium welcomes joint statement by Armenia and Azerbaijan

Belgium welcomes the joint statement by Armenia and Azerbaijan announcing the release of prisoners and other confidence-building measures, Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib said in a post on X, Armradio reports.

December 9, 2023 - 15:17

Esteghlal becomes Iranian top team in Asia

Esteghlal FC became the top Iranian team in Asia, according to the Opta Power Rankings, IRNA reports.

December 9, 2023 - 10:48

US blocks UNSC demand for ceasefire in Israel’s genocidal war

The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Israel’s genocidal war on the besieged Gaza Strip despite mounting calls to stop the regime’s atrocities, MNA reports.

December 9, 2023 - 10:41

Tehran positively assessed meeting between Putin and Raisi

About the meeting of Russian and Iranian presidents Putin and Raisi in the Kremlin, Mohammad Jamshidi, deputy political affairs officer of the Iranian president's office, wrote in his X microblog, 1lurer reports.

December 8, 2023 - 18:25

NATO welcomes joint statement by Armenia and Azerbaijan

NATO Special Representative for the South Caucasus Javier Colomina has welcomed the joint statement by Armenia and Azerbaijan, Armradio reports.

December 8, 2023 - 17:59

We want peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia to be signed as soon as possible: Foreign Ministry of Turkey

Turkey has welcomed the latest Armenia-Azerbaijan agreements, 1lurer reports.

December 8, 2023 - 17:34

US welcomes statement by Armenia and Azerbaijan of release of two Azerbaijani and thirty-two Armenian detainees: US State Department

The United States welcomes the announcement by Armenia and Azerbaijan of the release of two Azerbaijani and thirty-two Armenian detainees, State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement, 1lurer reports.

December 8, 2023 - 17:32

Michel welcomed release of detainees and called on both countries to finalize peace treaty

President of the European Council, Charles Michel, has welcomed the ‘major breakthrough’ in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations after the sides reached an agreement to release prisoners, 1lurer reports.

December 8, 2023 - 17:28

EU warned Azerbaijan against any further escalation, including against territory of Armenia: Borrell

The EU condemned Azerbaijan’s military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh in September 2023 and deplores the loss of lives and the massive exodus of Karabakh Armenians caused by the escalation. This was stated by the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Relations and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, in response to a written question from one of the EU MPs, 1lurer reports.

December 7, 2023 - 15:44

Blinken looks forward to hosting Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers in Washington

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken looks forward to hosting the Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers in Washington soon for peace negotiations, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien said after his trip to Baku, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 7, 2023 - 15:39

U.S. wants to make sure it can help those in need around the world, including ethnic Armenians – Blinken

The U.S. wants to make sure that it can help those in need around the world, including ethnic Armenians, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 6, 2023 - 19:03

U.S. urges Azerbaijan to seek durable peace with Armenia

The U.S. continues to engage with Azerbaijan to urge them to seek a durable peace with Armenia, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 6, 2023 - 19:00

Tehran, Moscow ink deal to counter unilateral coercive measures

Iran and Russia have signed an agreement on countermeasures against unilateral coercive measures (UCMs), IP reports.

December 6, 2023 - 13:16

150,000 people had to abandon their houses and run in one week: Borrell about Azerbaijani aggression in Nagorno-Karabakh

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell delivered a speech at the 25th EU-NGO Forum for Human Rights. Among others he also touched the topic of ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan, 1lurer reports.

December 5, 2023 - 19:44

U.S. official to visit Azerbaijan to support peace with Armenia

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James C. O’Brien will travel to Baku, Azerbaijan this week to support the peace talks with Armenia, the U.S. Department of State said in a press release, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 5, 2023 - 19:24

Worrying report of shootings and death on Armenian-Azerbaijani border – Toivo Klaar

Worrying report of shootings and death on Armenian-Azerbaijani border, EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia said in a post on X, Armradio reports.

December 5, 2023 - 14:09

60 US Senators and Representatives urge increased security aid for Armenia

Sixty U.S. Senators and Representatives, led by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA), called on congressional leaders to send security assistance to Armenia and provide additional refugee relief aid for Artsakh genocide survivors as part of the national security supplemental funding bill, set to be reviewed as early as next week, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

December 5, 2023 - 14:02

Iran's Navy commander in Baku to discuss military cooperation

Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has traveled to Baku for talks on military cooperation, MNA reports.

December 5, 2023 - 11:09

Kerobyan presented opportunities offered by Crossroads of Peace to experts of India, Iran, Georgia, and Armenia

Minister of Economy of Armenia Vahan Kerobyan on Monday received the delegation of the expert forum, entitled "New Regional Realities and the ‘Crossroads of Peace,’" comprising experts from India, Iran, Georgia, and Armenia, 1lurer reports.

December 4, 2023 - 19:07

Ambassadors of Armenia, Japan discuss interstate relations

On December 4, Armenia’s Ambassador to Japan Areg Hovhannisian had a meeting with Yutaka Aoki, Ambassador-Designate of Japan to the Republic of Armenia, whose mission to Armenia will commence soon, Armradio reports.

December 4, 2023 - 13:10

Russia expects Armenian PM’s participation in CIS summit

Russia awaits Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the upcoming CIS summit in Saint Petersburg, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 29, 2023 - 19:09

US sees ‘real opportunity’ for Armenia and Azerbaijan to make peace

The US sees a real opportunity for Azerbaijan and Armenia to make peace, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James O’Brien told reporters ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s travel to Brussels to attend NATO Foreign Ministers meeting, Armradio reports.

November 28, 2023 - 13:58

I demand right to criticize Israeli government without being accused of anti-Semitism: Borrell

Josep Borrell, head of European diplomacy, harshly criticized the Israeli government, which, in his opinion, “denies reality” and belittles the problems of the Palestinians. He talked about this in an interview with a Spanish newspaper LaVanguardia, 1lurer reports.

November 27, 2023 - 18:06

A meeting of defense ministers of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia held in Baku

The defense ministers of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia will meet in Baku on Monday to discuss regional security, defense cooperation and future plans, Azerbaijani media reports..

November 27, 2023 - 18:02

Armenian remains a CSTO ally: CSTO Secretary General

Armenia has been and remains an ally of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), there is no point in drawing categorical conclusions from Yerevan’s absence at the session in Minsk, CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov told TASS.

November 27, 2023 - 15:02

Presidents of Switzerland and Latvia and representatives of Czech parliament are in Kyiv

Swiss President Alain Berset arrived in Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky and attend the International Summit on Food Security scheduled for Nov. 25, 1lurer reports.

November 26, 2023 - 13:37

Ukraine's membership in EU corresponds to geopolitical interests of the community: Baerbock

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock expressed the opinion that Ukraine's membership in the European Union corresponds to the geopolitical interests of the community, 1lurer reports.

November 26, 2023 - 13:35

Finland will not hold political discussions with Russia over situation on eastern border: Orpo

Finland does not intend to negotiate with Russia at the state leadership level regarding the situation on the eastern border, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said in an interview with the Finnish newspaper HS on Nov. 25, 1lurer reports.

November 26, 2023 - 13:33

Austin: US does not want Israeli escalation with Lebanon

US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin held a phone call with Israeli Security Minister Yoav Gallant addressing the ongoing situation of Israeli captives in Gaza, ISNA reports.

November 26, 2023 - 13:29

US may impose sanctions against Turkey for cooperation with Russia: Bloomberg

A top US Treasury official is set to visit Turkey next week for talks on American sanctions against Russian entities and the illicit activities of Palestinian militant group Hamas, according to people familiar with the discussions, Bloomberg reports.

November 25, 2023 - 19:11

Biden and Scholz developed a plan to convince Zelensky to negotiate with Russia: Bild

German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and the president of the United States, Joe Biden, have developed a “secret plan” to “early end” the war waged by Russia against Ukraine. To this end, the head of the Ukrainian state, Volodymyr Zelensky, should be “forced to negotiate” with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and to accept “brutal compromises”, 1lurer reports.

November 25, 2023 - 14:14

US elections will definitely have their impact on our region and country: Pashinyan

Events in global countries have not only regional but also global impact. Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan mentioned this, referring to the possible influence of the upcoming presidential elections in the USA on our region, 1lurer reports.

November 25, 2023 - 14:11

Brussels allowed Moldova and Georgia to join EU without disputed territories

Moldova and Georgia may not join the European Union with their entire territory; Brussels allows the admission of these countries to the EU “partially.” This was stated by the representative of the European Foreign Service Peter Stano, 1lurer reports.

November 24, 2023 - 18:14

Moscow expects Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s participation in CIS and EAEU summits in Saint Petersburg, Ushakov

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aide Yuri Ushakov has said that Moscow expects Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s participation in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summits scheduled to take place in Saint Petersburg in December, 1lurer reports.

November 23, 2023 - 17:57

There is no obstacle to signing peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia: Aliyev

Development of bilateral relations and regional issues were touched upon at a meeting between President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and British Minister of State for Europe and North America Leo Docherty on Wednesday, 1lurer reports.

November 22, 2023 - 18:29

Saudi Crown Prince calls for stopping arms export to Israel

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged all nations during an extraordinary BRICS summit on Tuesday to cease weapon exports to the Israel regime, MNA reports.

November 22, 2023 - 11:24

BRICS leaders call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The leaders of the BRICS countries, in the final statement of their meeting, which was held in the form of a video conference with the presence of the main members, at the suggestion of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the Islamic President of Iran, called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, IRNA reports.

November 22, 2023 - 11:20

Hamas announces 4-day truce agreement, prisoners swap deal

The Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas announced that it has reached a mediated deal for the release of 150 Palestinian women and children from the Israeli regime's prisons, MNA reports.

November 22, 2023 - 11:17

Azerbaijan offers Armenia to hold direct talks on border

Azerbaijan has offered Armenia to hold a meeting on the state border to continue the peace talks, according to a statement released by the Azerbaijani foreign ministry, 1lurer reports.

November 21, 2023 - 18:40

US willing to facilitate a dignified and durable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan – Miller

The US continues to engage the leadership of Armenia and Azerbaijan and offer to facilitate a dignified and durable peace where the rights of all are respected, SPokesperson for the US Department of State Matthew Miller said at a daily briefing, Armradio reports.

November 21, 2023 - 14:49

France takes note of ICJ order on Azerbaijan, reminds of its binding nature

France has taken note of the order dated November 17, 2023 of the International Court of Justice relating to the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement, Armradio reports.

November 20, 2023 - 14:07

Ukraine hopes Baltic Black Sea Defense Alliance’s doors will be open for Armenia

Ukraine has signalled support for Armenia’s possible participation in the Baltic Black Sea Defence Alliance, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 20, 2023 - 13:57

UK Minister for Europe to visit Armenia

The UK is stepping up its cooperation and support for peace and stability in the South Caucasus as UK Minister for Europe, Leo Docherty, will underline on his tour of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan which commences today (Monday 20 November), Armradio reports.

November 20, 2023 - 13:55

EU shares Armenian Prime Minister’s vision of open South Caucasus

EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, Toivo Klaar, has expressed support to the Armenian government’s Crossroads of Peace project, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 20, 2023 - 13:53

Putin to join Western leaders in G20 summit

The Russian president will reportedly participate in an online leaders' assembly organized by India.

November 20, 2023 - 12:12

Guterres calls for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday once again called for a humanitarian ceasefire in response to the increasing number of deaths in Gaza, IP reports.

November 20, 2023 - 12:05

Iran, Russia FMs call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that a telephone conversation was held between the Iranian, and Russian foreign ministers in which the two sides emphasized the immediate ceasefire in Gaza, IP reports.

November 20, 2023 - 12:04

Hajiyev accused the European institutions of never being fair to Azerbaijan

Hikmet Hajiyev, assistant for foreign policy of the president of Azerbaijan in his interview with euroreporter.co said that Azerbaijan wants regional security, 1lurer reports.

November 19, 2023 - 18:42

We must not close a blind eye to Azerbaijan's actions in Artsakh: Boyer

Valerie Boyer, member of the French Senate, who is participating in the session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in Yerevan, said that she will address Azerbaijan's actions in Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

November 19, 2023 - 18:39

Erdoğan is waiting for a cold reception in Germany

No speeches in front of cheering crowds. No joint public appearances between leaders. And a rumoured joint visit to a Germany-Turkey football match in Berlin that is not happening after all, BBC reports.

November 18, 2023 - 14:41

EU ‘demanding very clearly that people of Nagorno Karabakh need to have guarantees for safe return' – Exclusive

The European Commission’s lead spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy Peter Stano has commented on the EU’s decision to launch visa liberalization talks with Armenia and support the country through the European Peace Facility, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 17, 2023 - 18:56

Blocking military aid to Azerbaijan is the right step, says U.S. presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy

U.S. presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has welcomed the Senate passage of the Armenian Protection Act of 2023 and said that blocking military aid to Azerbaijan is the right step, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 17, 2023 - 18:54

There must be real consequences for Aliyev's aggression toward Armenia – Congressman Pallone

United States Congressman Frank Pallone has commended the Senate passing of the Armenian Protection Act which aims to block all U.S. military assistance to Azerbaijan by removing the U.S. President's authority to waive Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 17, 2023 - 18:52

UN Court indicates new provisional measures against Azerbaijan

The International Court of Justice today indicated the provisional measures to Azerbaijan, Armradio reports.

November 17, 2023 - 18:41

Explosion at Yerevan University leaves one dead, several injured

An explosion rocked a university building in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, on Friday, killing one person and injuring three others, authorities said, IP reports.

November 17, 2023 - 13:49

Azerbaijan accuses US of bias, refuses to participate in meeting with Armenian FM in Washington

The Azerbaijani authorities do not consider it possible to participate in the meeting of the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Washington on November 20, citing the “unilateral position of the United States.”, Armradio reports.

November 16, 2023 - 20:26

France is concerned by tensions in Armenian quarter of Old City of Jerusalem

France is concerned by tensions in Armenian quarter of Old City of Jerusalem, 1lurer reports.

November 16, 2023 - 20:24

Any violation of Armenia's territorial integrity would have serious consequences for EU- Azerbaijan relations, Borrell

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy referred to the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. Among other burning topics, Armenia-Azerbaijan relations were also discussed, 1lurer reports.

November 16, 2023 - 20:22

US Senate passes measure blocking US military aid to Azerbaijan

The US Senate has passed a measure blocking US military aid to Azerbaijan, Armradio reports.

November 16, 2023 - 20:18

Armenian FM welcomes positive dynamics towards start of visa liberalization dialogue with EU

Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan met with Margaritis Skhinas, Vice President of the European Commission Promoting the European Way if Life, Armradio reports.

November 16, 2023 - 16:05

Mirzoyan and Lahbib discuss topics of bilateral agenda, Armenia-EU partnership

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan referred to his meeting with Belgian counterpart Hadja Lahbib, 1lurer reports.

November 16, 2023 - 16:02

State Department announces pause in U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan

Ambassador James O’Brien, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, told House Foreign Affairs Committee members on November 15 “we have not and don’t anticipate submitting a waiver on [Section ] 907,” referencing the 1992 U.S. law that restricts U.S. aid to Azerbaijan based on its ongoing aggression against Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

November 16, 2023 - 15:59

US, China Presidents agree to continue military communications

Presidents of the US and China, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering in San Francisco, met for four hours, showcasing modest agreements and re-establishing military ties, IP reports.

November 16, 2023 - 11:44

UN Security Council approves humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

The UN Security Council on Wednesday voted in favor of a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza to allow for the provision of humanitarian aid, IP reports.

November 16, 2023 - 11:40

Iran’s FM discusses Gaza situation with UN’s relief chief

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has met with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip, IP reports.

November 16, 2023 - 11:38

Georgia responded to Azerbaijan's complaint regarding transit of arms for Armenia

Ilia Darchiashvili, Foreign Minister of Georgia commented on the sending of weapons from France to Armenia, 1lurer reports.

November 15, 2023 - 18:11

US House of Representatives to hold subcommittee hearing on Nagorno-Karabakh

The US House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe will hold a hearing entitled The Future of Nagorno-Karabakh on November 15, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 15, 2023 - 14:23

People who have left Nagorno-Karabakh have the right to come home: Matthew Miller

The United States believes that the population that left Nagorno-Karabakh has the right to return. This was announced by the head of the press service of the US State Department, Matthew Miller, during the briefing, 1lurer reports.

November 15, 2023 - 11:17

French report flags Azerbaijani-linked disinformation campaign targeting 2024 Olympics

France’s cyber defense unit ( Viginum) has unveiled a disinformation campaign emanating from Azerbaijan that aimed to undermine Paris’ capacity to hold next year’s Olympic Games, a report showed on Monday, Reuters reports.

November 14, 2023 - 18:13

Poland expresses support to Armenia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty

The government of Poland supports Armenia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and wants Armenians to live in peace in their internationally recognized territory, Ambassador of Poland to Armenia Piotr Skwieciński has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 14, 2023 - 17:54

Peskov. Moscow disappointed Armenian PM decided not to take part in CSTO summit

The Kremlin is disappointed that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan decided not to take part in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit slated for November 23, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, 1lurer reports.

November 14, 2023 - 17:52

Video - Sen. Menendez calls on Congress to end support for Azerbaijani government

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor against the Armenian humanitarian crisis and called for Congress to end support for the Azerbaijani government that perpetuated this assault, Armradio reports.

November 14, 2023 - 14:41

Christian Solidarity International urges US to calls perpetrators of ethnic cleansing in Nagorno Karabakh to account

Christian Solidarity International (CSI) is urging the United States to put its words into action and call the perpetrators of ethnic cleansing in Nagorno Karabakh to account, Armradio reports.

November 14, 2023 - 14:36

Lemkin Institute condemns 15-year prison sentence handed down to Vagif Khachatryan

The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention has condemned the 15-year prison sentence handed down to Mr. Vagif Khachatryan on 7 November 2023 by the Republic of Azerbaijan, Armradio reports.

November 14, 2023 - 14:34

US, China Presidents meet to discuss military communication

The Chinese and US President will meet Wednesday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. Their meeting will focus on military communications and fentanyl, IP reports.

November 14, 2023 - 10:54

Video - EU Foreign Affairs Council should affirm support to Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity – French FM

It is important that the EU Foreign Affairs Council affirms its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Armenia with a strengthening of the European Mission and through the European Peace Facility, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said upon her arrival at the ministerial meeting in Brussels, Armradio reports.

November 13, 2023 - 20:48

Paris Mayor demands the release of 55 Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan

Paris Mayor demands the immediate release of 55 Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan, Le Point reports.

November 13, 2023 - 20:45

EU will explore an option of visa liberalization with Armenia – Borrell

The Foreign Ministers discussed how to strengthen the cooperation with Armenia and support its democratically elected authorities, its resilience, its security and continuation of reforms in the country, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said at a press conference following the meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Armradio reports.

November 13, 2023 - 20:38

Nagorno-Karabakh hearings held in Basque Parliament

The Committee on European Affairs and External Action of the Basque Parliament has held hearings regarding the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh (NK), ARMENPRESS reports.

November 13, 2023 - 13:59

Gaza hospitals turn into places of death, destruction: WHO chief

The director-general of the World Health Organization has warned that hospitals in the Gaza Strip have turned into places of death and destruction; therefore, the world cannot keep silent in such a severe condition, IRNA reports.

November 13, 2023 - 10:42

Goal is to talk about humanitarian crisis in Armenia: Baroness Cox is in the US

Baroness Caroline Cox, former deputy speaker of the House of Lords of Great Britain, is in the United States, 1lurer reports.

November 12, 2023 - 17:01

Palestine should become a full member of UN Security Council: Mahmoud Abbas

President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine called upon the United Nations Security Council to fulfill its responsibilities and put an end to the ruthless Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people, Saudi Gazette reports.

November 12, 2023 - 16:55

Riyadh summit urges end to Gaza siege, halt to arms exports to Israeli regime

An Arab-Islamic summit hosted by Saudi Arabia, which discussed Israel’s war on Gaza, has called for an end to the siege of the territory and halting arms exports to the regime, IRNA reports.

November 12, 2023 - 11:00

Political line of the European Union is to support Armenia and strengthen the country’s resistance: EU representative

The political line of the European Union is to support Armenia and strengthen the country’s resistance, a high-ranking representative of the EU Foreign Relations Service said during a briefing at the European Council, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 11, 2023 - 14:13

ICJ to deliver its Order on provisional measures against Azerbaijan submitted by Armenia on Nov. 17

ARMENPRESS. On Friday 17 November 2023, the International Court of Justice will deliver its Order on the Request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by Armenia in the case concerning Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Armenia v. Azerbaijan), the press service of ICJ reports.

November 11, 2023 - 14:00

Azerbaijan destroyed Armenian church in Nagorno-Karabakh: Caucasus Heritage Watch

Azerbaijan demolished an Armenian church in Nagorno-Karabakh, thereby violating the interim decision of the International Court of Justice, Caucasus Heritage Watch reports.

November 10, 2023 - 19:10

EU Council extended sanctions against Turkey for drilling in Eastern Mediterranean Sea

In a press release on Thursday, the Council of the European Union announced the renewal of restrictive measures against Turkey for unauthorized drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean. These measures, initially imposed in 2019, have been extended until November 30th, 2024, Knews reports.

November 10, 2023 - 18:11

Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Korea reaffirmed their intention to open diplomatic missions

On November 10, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, who was in Paris on a working visit, had a meeting with Park Jin, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, 1lurer reports.

November 10, 2023 - 18:08

Schiff Resolution seeks sanctions against Azerbaijan for illegally holding Armenian prisoners

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced legislation today demanding Azerbaijan’s immediate release of Armenian prisoners of war, captured civilians, and political prisoners, Armradio reports.

November 10, 2023 - 10:23

Video - Catholicos Aram I offers opening prayer at US House of Representatives

His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, delivered the opening remarks at the US House of Representatives, Armradio reports.

November 9, 2023 - 18:28

Future of Nagorno-Karabakh hearing to be held in US Congress

“The Future of Nagorno-Karabakh” hearing to be held in US Congress Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Congress press office reports. The hearing will be held on November 15, 2023, 1lurer reports.

November 9, 2023 - 18:13

Conference entitled ‘The Rights of Artsakh Armenians and the European Union’ held in European Parliament

A conference entitled " The rights of the Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh Armenians and the European Union" was held in the European Parliament, which was organized and hosted by MEP Costas Mavrides (Cyprus, S&D) in cooperation with The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) and the "Europeans for Artsakh" platform, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 9, 2023 - 18:08

Stano: Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan expected to participate in meeting of EU foreign ministers

The agenda of the upcoming November 13-14 EU Foreign Affairs Council meetings includes the process of normalization between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the European Commission’s lead spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy Peter Stano told Armenpress.

November 9, 2023 - 18:02

Video - Rep. Costa calls for US funding for displaced Armenians

Member of the US House of Representatives Jim Costa calls for funding to benefit Armenia and over 120,000 Armenians who have been displaced from their homeland as a result of Azerbaijan’s, Armradio reports.

November 9, 2023 - 14:52

BP projects have helped fund Azerbaijan military aggression – The Guardian

BP’s fossil fuel projects in Azerbaijan have helped fund the military aggression against Karabakh Armenians though the transfer to billions of dollars to the Azerbaijan government since 2020, a campaign group has claimed, The Guardian reports.

November 9, 2023 - 14:44

US Senate Democrats block Republican bid to aid Israel

U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a Republican effort to win quick approval for a bill providing emergency aid to Israel that passed the House of Representatives last week, but that provides no assistance for Ukraine's war against Russia, Reuters reports.

November 9, 2023 - 10:38

G7 FMs express grave concern over humanitarian consequences of displacement of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh

The G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union have expressed grave concern over the humanitarian consequences of the displacement of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh after the military operation conducted by Azerbaijan, Armradio reports.

November 8, 2023 - 19:15

Azerbaijan does not need a new war with Armenia - Aliyev

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in the Nagorno-Karabakh capital city of Stepanakert, now under the Azerbaijani control, stated that Azerbaijan does not need a new war with Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 8, 2023 - 19:13

U.S. to continue to engage towards Armenia-Azerbaijan peace: US State Department

Peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan continues to be a ‘priority’ for the United States, State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 8, 2023 - 14:03

South Korea to open Embassy in Armenia

The South Korean Foreign Ministry plans to open embassies in 10 countries in Europe, Africa, South America and the Pacific by the second half of next year, the Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday, Korea JoongAng Daily reports.

November 8, 2023 - 13:49

Russia pulls out of arms control treaty with Europe

Russia has pulled out of a decades-long arms non-proliferation treaty with European countries amid rising tensions with Brussels over the Ukraine conflict, MNA reports.

November 8, 2023 - 11:09

Europe Region of Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie calls for respect of rights of NK Armenians

The Europe Region assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (OIF) has adopted a resolution expressing unconditional support to Armenia and particularly the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 7, 2023 - 18:39

Russia says it removed military equipment of peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh for planned repair

The Russian Ministry of Defense has said that it has completed the rotation of personnel of the peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as the transfer of weapons and military equipment to Russia for planned repair, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 7, 2023 - 18:37

Azeri court sentences kidnapped ICRC evacuee from Nagorno-Karabakh to 15 years in prison

A Baku court has sentenced Vagif Khachatryan, the elderly ethnic Armenian man from Nagorno-Karabakh who was kidnapped by Azeri border guards during his ICRC-mediated medical evacuation on July 29, to 15 years in prison on fabricated war crime charges, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 7, 2023 - 18:33

Irresponsible to talk of holding elections in wartime, Ukraine's Zelenskiy

Reuters. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday (November 6) it was irresponsible to engage in talk of holding an election in Ukraine in wartime and called for unity to avoid pointless political discussions.

November 7, 2023 - 13:44

No statements yet from Putin about running in 2024 election: Peskov

Russian President Vladimir Putin has not announced a decision to seek another term in office yet, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS.

November 7, 2023 - 13:41

UN chief: Gaza becoming a graveyard for children

The Secretary-General of the United Nations tells reporters Gaza is becoming a graveyard for children, IP reports.

November 7, 2023 - 11:07

Congressman Pallone stresses need for U.S. to provide security and humanitarian assistance for Armenia

United States Congressman Frank Pallone has reiterated the need for the U.S. to provide security and humanitarian assistance for Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 6, 2023 - 18:28

UN agencies call for immediate ceasefire as Israel says its forces have cut Gaza into two

The heads of all major UN agencies have issued a joint statement calling for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” saying “enough is enough”, Armradio reports.

November 6, 2023 - 10:52

Berlin supports normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia: Bаеrbock at meeting with Aliyev

German Foreign Minister Annalena Bаerbock met with the President of Azerbaijan in Baku. Ilham Aliyev stated that his country is in favor of signing a peace treaty with Armenia, 1lurer reports.

November 5, 2023 - 14:03

US has announced new package of $425 million in military aid to Ukraine

The United States will provide $425 million worth of additional arms and equipment to Ukraine for its ongoing fight against Russia's invasion, the Biden administration announced on Friday, Reuters reports.

November 4, 2023 - 17:35

EU will make Russia pay for this aggressive war: Von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on Saturday ahead of a report the European Union is expected to present next week about Ukraine's progress in its membership bid, Reuters reports.

November 4, 2023 - 17:34

German Foreign Minister arrived in Azerbaijan

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in Azerbaijan, 1lurer reports.

November 4, 2023 - 17:31

German FM praises Armenia’s effective integration of forcibly displaced population of NK

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s delegation was impressed to see how Armenia has been able to take in over 100,000 forcibly displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh in a matter of days, Artashat Mayor Karlen Mkrtchyan has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 4, 2023 - 17:29

PACE co-rapporteurs to make monitoring visit to Armenia

Kimmo Kiljunen (Finland SOC) and Boriana Åberg (Sweden, EPP/CD), co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) for the monitoring of obligations and commitments by Armenia, will make a fact-finding visit to the country from 17 to 20 February 2023, the Council of Europe said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 3, 2023 - 13:01

Armenian FM optimistic on implementation of border opening agreement with Türkiye soon

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan has said that the agreement with Türkiye on opening the land border for citizens of third countries and diplomatic passport holders could be implemented in the ‘nearest future.’, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 3, 2023 - 12:57

Germany favors sustainable peace, political and economic diversification – embassy ahead of FM Baerbock’s Armenia trip

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany Annalena Baerbock will visit Armenia on November 3 to meet with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, the German Embassy in Armenia said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 3, 2023 - 12:54

Any violation of Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity will lead to serious consequences – US State Department

The US Department of State has reaffirmed its strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Armenia, Armradio reports.

November 2, 2023 - 14:05

EU's Borrell appalled by refugee camp bombing

The EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said he was “appalled by the high number of casualties following the bombing by Israel of the Jabalia refugee camp”, MNA reports.

November 2, 2023 - 11:17

EU prepared new package of sanctions against Russia

The European Union is expected to impose trade restrictions worth $5.3 bln as part of the 12th package of sanctions against Russia, Bloomberg reports.

November 1, 2023 - 20:36

Poland willing to deepen and expand cooperation with Armenia

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Poland to Armenia Piotr Skwieciński, Armradio reports.

November 1, 2023 - 10:48

Saudi Arabia condemns Israel attack on Jabalia refugee camp

Saudi Arabia has condemned the Israeli regime’s “inhumane targeting” of the Jabalia refugee camp in a statement shared by Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry, MNA reports.

November 1, 2023 - 10:26

Despite differences between Washington and Ankara regarding Israel, Turkey is valuable member of NATO: Miller

The State Department on Monday highlighted Türkiye's role as a "valuable NATO ally," saying the US will continue to work with Ankara to strengthen the alliance, 1lurer reports.

October 31, 2023 - 13:20

Canada, allies have discussed sanctioning Azerbaijan: Parliamentary committee holds hearing on Armenia and Azerbaijan

Canada and its allies have discussed sanctioning Azerbaijan over its military incursion last month into the Nagorno-Karabakh, which triggered a mass exodus of more than 100,000 ethnic Armenians into Armenia, a senior diplomat told the Commons foreign affairs and international development committee Monday, CBC reports.

October 31, 2023 - 13:10

Council of Europe to support Yerevan in addressing the needs of Armenians forced to flee Nagorno Karabakh

The Council of Europe is preparing a comprehensive response package to the refugee influx in Armenia following a visit by the Special Representative on Migration and Refugees (SRSG) Leyla Kayacik from 11 to 13 October 2023, Armradio reports.

October 30, 2023 - 19:44

Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on most of the points of peace treaty: Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan insists that a peace agreement should be signed with Armenia, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov stated, 1lurer reports.

October 30, 2023 - 19:42

Harris says US has no intention of sending combat troops to Israel or Gaza

Vice President Kamala Harris said in an interview that the US has “absolutely no intention” of sending American combat troops into Israel or Gaza amid fears over a wider regional conflict, IP reports.

October 30, 2023 - 13:15

Spanish official: Europe must act urgently against 'planned genocide' in Gaza

Spain's acting social rights minister on Sunday urged Europe to act urgently against "planned genocide" in Palestine, MNA reports.

October 30, 2023 - 13:12

Former US Vice President Mike Pence withdraws from 2024 presidential race

Former US Vice President Mike Pence has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, the BBC reports.

October 29, 2023 - 14:58

Brussels intends to continue its mediation in the settlement of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations: Michel

Brussels intends to continue its mediation in the settlement of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel said at a briefing with journalists, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 28, 2023 - 14:21

UN overwhelmingly calls for aid truce between Israel and Hamas

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday (October 27) overwhelmingly called for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas and demanded aid access to the besieged Gaza Strip and protection of civilians, Reuters reports.

October 28, 2023 - 11:00

Armenian, Georgian, Azerbaijani PMs hold informal meeting in Tbilisi

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had an informal meeting with Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov in Georgia on Thursday, October 26, the Prime Minister’s Office said today, Armradio reports.

October 27, 2023 - 19:04

Council of Europe Congress condemns military operation carried out by Azerbaijan in Nagorno Karabakh

On 26 October 2023, during its 45th Session in Strasbourg, the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities held a debate on the humanitarian situation following the flight of more than 100,000 Karabakh Armenians, Armradio reports.

October 27, 2023 - 18:56

EU Council reiterates support for advancing sustainable and lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan

The European Council has underlined its continued support for advancing a sustainable and lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan based on the principles of recognition of sovereignty, the inviolability of borders and territorial integrity, Armradio reports.

October 27, 2023 - 18:53

Armenian Ambassador, Greek DM discuss bilateral defense cooperation, regional security

The Minister of Defense of Greece, Nikos Dendias, received today Tigran Mkrtchyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Greece, Armradio reports.

October 27, 2023 - 18:51

Sanctions are only way to stop Azeri aggressive actions against Armenia. MEP Viola von Cramon-Taubadel

German Member of the European Parliament Viola von Cramon-Taubadel believes that sanctions are the only way to restrain Azerbaijan’s aggressive steps against Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 27, 2023 - 16:18

Russia summons Armenian Charge d’Affaires

On October 25, the Charge d’Affaires of Armenia in Moscow was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry over “odious” publications in the Armenian media against Russia, Official Representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova said at a briefing with journalists, Armradio reports.

October 27, 2023 - 12:43

We are prepared to engage Armenia and Azerbaijan to finally bring lasting peace, Garibashvili

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili addressed the Tbilisi Silk Road Forum. During his speech he referred also to the Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, 1lurer reports.

October 26, 2023 - 17:46

France stands alongside Armenia. Defense Minister

France stands alongside Armenia and the Armenians, French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu said in a post on X, Armradio reports.

October 26, 2023 - 17:35

Bring swift end to Israel’s ‘bloodbath’ in Gaza

In a joint letter to UN secretary general, prominent figures from around the world have demanded the world body’s swift intervention to bring about an end to Israel’s “bloodbath” in the besieged Gaza Strip, MNA reports.

October 26, 2023 - 11:05

Armenian-Azeri Brussels summit won’t take place

The meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Council Charles Michel which was planned to take place before the end of October in Brussels will not take place, RFE/RL’s Armenian service reported citing EU Special Representative for South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar.

October 25, 2023 - 13:42

Video - US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy condemns Azerbaijan’s ethnic cleansing of Artsakh

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has condemned Azerbaijan for ethnically cleansing Nagorno Karabakh, Armradio reports.

October 25, 2023 - 13:38

UN chief says "Hamas attack did not happen in a vacuum"

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern over the violation of international law Gaza Strip, blaming the Israeli regime for the Hamas Oct 7 attack on occupied territories, MNA reports.

October 25, 2023 - 10:40

Armenian, Azerbaijani FM held informal talks in Tehran

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held informal talks with the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeihun Bayramov on the sidelines of the 3+3 format meeting in Tehran, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ani Badalyan told Public Radio of Armenia.

October 24, 2023 - 13:32

U.S. welcomes any good-faith engagements that contribute to peace and stability in South Caucasus – State Department

The United States welcomes any good-faith engagements that contribute to peace and stability for the people of the South Caucasus regardless of where those talks happen or who is hosting them, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said when asked to comment on the 3+3 foreign ministerial meeting hosted by Iran, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 24, 2023 - 10:41

3+3 platform stresses respect for territorial integrity in Caucasus

The participating foreign ministers in the 3+3 Regional Platform in Tehran in a statement have underlined respect for the territorial integrity of the Caucasus countries, IRNA reports.

October 24, 2023 - 10:22

EU should review relations with Azerbaijan: Constantinos Kombos

During the meeting of the EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos addressed Armenian-Azerbaijani relations, 1lurer reports.

October 23, 2023 - 18:59

German lawmaker calls for sanctions against Azerbaijan if the latter continues its aggressive, provocative policy

The European Union has failed the balanced policy that was pursuing towards young and democratic Armenia and rich and autocratic Azerbaijan, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German parliament, the Bundestag, Michael Roth said at a briefing with journalists, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 23, 2023 - 18:49

I strongly support the EU expanding its civilian mission in Armenia: Roth

The Chairman of the Bundestag Foreign Relations Committee, Michael Roth, is in favor of the EU expanding its civilian mission in Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 23, 2023 - 18:48

Azerbaijan has lost the trust of the international community: German lawmaker

Azerbaijan is no longer considered a reliable partner by the international community. The Chairman of the Bundestag Foreign Relations Committee, Michael Roth, announced this at the press briefing held in Yerevan on Monday, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 23, 2023 - 18:46

Meeting of foreign ministers in '3+3' format is being held in Tehran: Kazem Jalali

Iran’s ambassador to Moscow says the meeting of the 3+3 cooperation format in Tehran is aimed at bolstering peace and stability in the Caucasus region without foreign interference, Press TV reports.

October 23, 2023 - 13:36

Paris and Yerevan to formalize agreement on purchase of French arms – Defense Minister

Paris and Yerevan will formalize agreements on Sunday on the purchase of French arms, particularly in the field of air defense, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu told Le Parisien newspaper, Armradio reports.

October 22, 2023 - 21:58

EU and US urge Azerbaijan to ensure the security of those willing to return to Nagorno Karabakh

The EU and the United States have urged Azerbaijan to ensure the rights and security of those who remain in Nagorno-Karabakh as well as for those who wish to return to their homes, Armradio reports.

October 22, 2023 - 21:56

Canadian Senator calls for sanctions against Azerbaijan, int'l peacekeeping force to ensure return of Armenians to NK

Canadian Senator Leo Housakos has called on the Canadian government to impose sanctions against Azerbaijani government officials and enhance coordination with like-minded states, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 21, 2023 - 18:44

Bayramov presented situation in South Caucasus to ambassadors of European Union countries

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with ambassadors of European Union countries. He presented the situation in the South Caucasus after the Azerbaijani military aggression against Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

October 21, 2023 - 15:48

Biden advises Tel Aviv to avoid widening war with Hezbollah

US President Biden has been urging Israeli leaders against carrying out any major strike against Lebanese Hezbollah that could draw it into the Zionist regime-Hamas war, American and Israeli officials say, MNA reports.

October 21, 2023 - 11:31

In conversation with representative of US State Department, Aliyev said that he wants to sign peace treaty with Armenia as soon as possible

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State overseeing Southern Europe and the Caucasus Joshua Huck ‘exchanged views on ensuring peace and stability in the region, 1lurer reports.

October 20, 2023 - 18:12

EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Armenia and Azerbaijan

The Foreign Affairs Council of the EU will discuss the developments concerning Armenia and Azerbaijan, Armradio reports.

October 20, 2023 - 11:38

Czech Senate adopts resolution condemning all forms of violence against the people of Nagorno Karabakh

On October 18 the Czech Senate adopted a resolution on the humanitarian needs and situation of Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh, which condemns all forms of violence against the population of Nagorno Karabakh and calls on all parties to the conflict to respect the basic norms of international humanitarian law, the Armenian Embassy in the Czech Republic informs, Armradio reports.

October 20, 2023 - 11:35

Norway makes a voluntary contribution of over €2,7 million to support Council of Europe Action Plan for Armenia 2023-2026

The Government of Norway has made a voluntary contribution of NOK 32 000 000 (approximately € 2 769 000) to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Armenia 2023-2026, Armradio reports.

October 20, 2023 - 11:33

Austrian Parliament unanimously adopts resolution condemning Azerbaijan’s military actions in Nagorno Karabakh

The Austrian Parliament has unanimously adopted a resolution condemning Azerbaijan’s military actions in Nagorno Karabakh, calling for support support to Armenia, protection of Armenian cultural and religious heritage, and ensuring international access to Nagorno Karabakh, Armradio reports.

October 20, 2023 - 11:31

Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemns Israel over Gaza’s massacre

“The siege on Gaza must be lifted”, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said at the meeting, calling on the international community to take a responsible stance to protect the Palestinians in Gaza, ahramonline reports.

October 19, 2023 - 12:32

EU calls on Azerbaijan to reaffirm its unequivocal commitment to the territorial integrity of Armenia

EU calls on Azerbaijan to reaffirm its unequivocal commitment to the territorial integrity of Armenia, Armradio reports.

October 19, 2023 - 12:22

Spanish Senators condemn Azerbaijan’s actions against Nagorno Karabakh

Spanish Senators have adopted a declaration condemnng Azerbaijan” actions in Nagorno Karabakh, Armradio reports.

October 18, 2023 - 14:00

Video - French Defense Minister says will discuss “concrete measures” with Armenian counterpart

French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said he will be in contact with Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papukyan to finalize operational and concrete measures, French Ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies informs, Armradio reports.

October 17, 2023 - 18:16

UN Security Council fails to adopt resolution on Gaza

The UN Security Council on Monday failed to adopt a Russian-drafted resolution that calls for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, MNA reports.

October 17, 2023 - 10:39

US secretary of state Blinken pays second visit to Israel in a week

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on Oct. 16 for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking his second visit to Israel this week, 1lurer reports.

October 16, 2023 - 20:42

U.S. State Department denies report on Blinken warning lawmakers that Azerbaijan may invade Armenia soon

The United States Department of State has denied the Politico report that claimed Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned U.S. lawmakers last week that Azerbaijan may invade Armenia in the coming weeks, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 16, 2023 - 13:05

Important for Yerevan and Baku to stay commiitred to a positive and agreed agenda – Toivo Klaar

EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar says important for Yerevan and Baku to stay commiitred to a positive and agreed agenda, Armradio reports.

October 14, 2023 - 13:17

Blinken warns lawmakers Azerbaijan may invade Armenia in coming weeks – POLITICO

Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned a small group of lawmakers last week that his department is tracking the possibility that Azerbaijan could soon invade Armenia, according to two people familiar with the conversation, POLITICO reports.

October 14, 2023 - 13:15

Saudi Arabia puts Israel deal on ice amid Gaza war

Saudi Arabia is putting US-backed plans to normalize ties with Israel on ice, two sources familiar with Riyadh’s thinking told world media on Friday, MNA reports.

October 14, 2023 - 10:31

UN opposes Zionists' evacuation order in Northern Gaza

The United Nations has said that the Zionist regime called for the evacuation of 1.1 million people living in northern Gaza within the next 24 hours, describing the order as “impossible”, IRNA reports.

October 14, 2023 - 10:24

“Mockery of European Convention”, senior diplomat lambasts Azeri kangaroo court against kidnapped Nagorno-Karabakh man

Ambassador-at-Large Edmon Marukyan has called on Azerbaijan to stop the treatments that degrade people’s fundamental freedoms and human dignity and release all prisoners from Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh immediately, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 13, 2023 - 18:53

Euro 2024 qualification: Latvia 2-0 Armenia

Latvia picked up their first points in Group D with a 2-0 win over Armenia, Armradio reports.

October 13, 2023 - 11:44

PACE adopts resolution condemning Azerbaijan’s military operation in Nagorno Karabakh

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACA) has adopted a resolution strongly condemning the military operation launched by the Aerbaijani army in Nagorno-Karabakh on 19 September, Armradio reports.

October 13, 2023 - 11:31

UNHCR representative briefs in PACE on a special program for forcibly displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh

In the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the Committees on Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Migration and Monitoring held joint hearings on the topic "Human rights and humanitarian situation of Karabakh Armenians and Azerbaijan's international obligations,” First Channel News reports.

October 12, 2023 - 13:47

Azerbaijan planned and organized the exodus of more than 100,000 Armenians from Nagorno Karabakh – French FM

Azerbaijan planned and organized the exodus of more than 100,000 Armenians from Nagorno Karabakh, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said during the Q&A session at the Senate, Armradio reports.

October 12, 2023 - 11:19

35+ countries express extreme concern over dire humanitarian and human rights crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh

Over 35 countries have expressed extreme concern over the dire humanitarian and human rights crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh and the situation of the population who have fled from there in the past weeks, Armradio reports.

October 11, 2023 - 19:12

Armenian PM, US State Department official discuss ethnic cleansing carried out by Azerbaijan in Nagorno Karabakh

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received US Senior Adviser for Caucasus Negotiations, OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair Louis Bono, Armradio reports.

October 11, 2023 - 19:10

The only goal of US in the South Caucasus is to ensure lasting peace and stability – Miller

The only goal of the US in the South Caucasus is to ensure lasting peace and stability, Spokesperson for the Department of State Matthew Miller said ata daily briefing, Armradio reports.

October 11, 2023 - 14:13

No evidence Iran knew about Operation al-Aqsa Flood in advance: Sullivan

The US National Security Advisor explicitly said on Tuesday the White House does not have any evidence that Iran knew about the Operation al-Aqsa Flood by the Palestinian Resistance in advance or helped plan or direct the operation, IP reports.

October 11, 2023 - 10:36

PACE to hold urgent debate on humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has decided to hold an urgent debate on “The humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh.”, Armradio reports.

October 10, 2023 - 12:18

Georgia's mediation is best choice: Aliyev

Georgia's possible participation in the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan is "the most correct choice", stated the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, who is on a working visit to Georgia, commenting that both historical ties and geographical factors should be taken into account in this matter, 1lurer reports.

October 9, 2023 - 17:15

Russian peacekeeping contingent’s mission in Nagorno-Karabakh remains more than demanded: Galuzin

Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikhail Galuzin believes that even after the military aggression undertaken by Azerbaijan and the subsequent decision to self-dissolve Nagorno-Karabakh, when more than 100 thousand Armenians left the region, the mission of the Russian peacekeeping troops remains more than demanded, 1lurer reports.

October 9, 2023 - 14:03

EU Ambassador to Armenia joins EUMA patrol near Sotk village

EU Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos joined the EUMission in Armenia (EUMA) for a patrol near Sotk village, Armradio reports.

October 9, 2023 - 14:00

Moscow considers organizing meeting of Armenian, Russian, Azerbaijani FMs

Moscow is considering the possibility of a meeting between the Foreign Ministers of the Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan on October 12 on the sidelines of the CIS summit in Bishkek, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated this in an interview with RBC, Armradio reports.

October 9, 2023 - 13:58

UN mission went to Nagorno-Karabakh for the second time

The UN has sent another mission to Nagorno-Karabakh, where the entire population has been forcibly displaced after the September 19-20 Azerbaijani attack, 1lurer reports.

October 9, 2023 - 13:55

UNSC meeting over without statement on Gaza events

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has met behind closed doors in an emergency session amid the war between the Israeli regime and Gaza but failed to achieve the unanimity needed for a joint statement, MNA reports.

October 9, 2023 - 10:46

Stressed need to ensure Karabakh Armenians’ security and rights: Charles Michel

European Council President Charles Michel referred to the upcomming Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Brussels in his X (former Twitter) microblog, reminding about the Karabakh Armenians’ security and rights, 1lurer reports.

October 8, 2023 - 11:18

One observation post was dismantled in Askeran region: Ministry of Defense of Russia

No violations of the ceasefire regime were recorded in the zone of responsibility of the Russian peacekeeping troops, the daily official bulletin of the Ministry of Defense of Russia stated, 1lurer reports.

October 8, 2023 - 11:17

Blinken and Fidan emphasized need to coordinate relations and eliminate contradictions

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, US State Department reports.

October 7, 2023 - 13:55

International Court of Justice to hold Armenia v. Azerbaijan hearings on October 12

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, will hold public hearings in the case concerning Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Armenia v. Azerbaijan) on Thursday 12 October 2023, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the Court, the ICJ press service reported, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 6, 2023 - 18:01

U.S. Congressional leaders and Coalition Partners demand Biden sanction Azerbaijan for ethnic cleansing in NK

U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and a bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives, including Chris Smith (R-NJ), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Jim Costa (D-CA), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Lou Correa (D-CA), and Haley Stevens (D-MI), as well as former Rep. Frank Wolfe condemned the ethnic cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh’s (NK) 120,000 Armenians and demanded the Biden Administration hold Azerbaijan accountable, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

October 6, 2023 - 12:14

Congressmen call on Biden Administration to take urgent measures to prevent new Azeri attack on Armenia

U.S. Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Representatives Jim Costa (D-CA), and Brad Sherman (D-CA) were joined by a bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers in calling on the Biden Administration to take immediate measures to prevent an Azerbaijani invasion of Armenia, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

October 6, 2023 - 12:12

Video - France to discuss defense needs with Armenia for arms supplies – FM Colonna

France will start dialogue with Armenia to identify its defense needs, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 6, 2023 - 12:10

UNESCO to send mission to Armenia to support forcibly displaced persons of NK

UNESCO will soon send an urgent mission to Yerevan at the request of Armenia to provide educational support to the forcibly displaced persons of Nagorno-Karabakh, UNESCO said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 5, 2023 - 17:50

Armenian Prime Minister invited to deliver speech at European Parliament plenary session

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has invited Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to deliver a speech at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, TASS reports.

October 5, 2023 - 17:49

Pashinyan-Scholz-Macron-Michel meeting to take place despite Aliyev opting out

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and President of the European Council Charles Michel will hold a meeting in Granada despite Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev cancelling his participation, TASS reported citing a European official.

October 5, 2023 - 17:47

Azerbaijan can’t have territorial demands towards Armenia – EU’s Michel tells Aliyev

President of the European Council Charles Michel has said that during his latest phone call with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev he demanded the latter to guarantee a mutual recognition of territorial integrity between Baku and Yerevan and told Aliyev that he ‘can’t have territorial demands towards Armenia,’ TASS reports.

October 5, 2023 - 17:46

European Parliament condemns Azerbaijan’s aggression in Nagorno-Karabakh

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on condemning Azerbaijan’s military aggression against Nagorno-Karabakh, calling on the EU to sanction Azeri officials responsible for the ceasefire violation in NK which led to numerous human rights violations, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 5, 2023 - 17:42

State Department confirms US, EU and Russian officials met in Istanbul in September to discuss Nagorno Karabakh

The US State Department has confirmed that US, EU and Russian officials held a meeting in Istanbul, days before Azerbaijan’s large-scale offensive against Nagorno Karabakh, Armradio reports.

October 5, 2023 - 11:26

Video - Spanish Member of Parliament Jon Inarritu calls for actions to ensure Armenia’s security and prevent new Azeri attacks

Spanish Member of Parliament Jon Inarritu is visiting Armenia as part of a fact-finding mission on the ethnic cleansing committed by Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 4, 2023 - 18:49

Are we going to sacrifice Armenia at altar of energy deal with Azerbaijan?: Gérard Larcher

President of the Senate of France Gérard Larcher has accused Azerbaijan of committing ethnic cleansing against the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

October 4, 2023 - 18:31

BREAKING: Azerbaijan opts out of Granada summit

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has cancelled his participation in the planned October 5 Granada summit with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, President of the European Council Charles Michel, French President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz, according to Azerbaijani media, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 4, 2023 - 14:12

EU could review Azerbaijan ties if NK crisis worsens – Reuters

The European Union could review ties, including financial aid, with Azerbaijan and sanction individuals if the situation worsens following Baku's military takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh, Reuters reported citing an EU diplomatic service paper.

October 4, 2023 - 13:52

U.S. calls for long-term, independent monitoring mission in Nagorno-Karabakh

A longer-term, independent, international monitoring mission should be sent to Nagorno-Karabakh to provide transparency and reassurances that the rights and securities of ethnic Armenians will be protected, U.S. State Department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 4, 2023 - 13:50

Armenia has joined 123 states committed to the rule of law: Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the ratification of the Rome Statute by the Armenian Parliament, 1lurer reports.

October 4, 2023 - 13:47

EU welcomes Armenia’s ratification of Rome Statute

The EU welcomes the ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) by the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said in a statement on Wednesday, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 4, 2023 - 13:40

French Foreign Minister welcomes Armenia’s decision to ratify Rome Statute

Catherine Colonna, Foreign Minister of France, welcomed the vote in Armenian Parliament in favor of ratifying the Rome Statute, 1lurer reports.

October 3, 2023 - 17:04

Russia betrayed Armenians by standing aside in Nagorno-Karabakh, Charles Michel

Russia's failure to ensure peace and security in the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh is a 'betrayal' of the Armenian people, Charles Michel told Euronews on Monday, 1lurer reports.

October 3, 2023 - 16:20

President Aliyev of Azerbaijan should be charged and held accountable: Alfred-Maurice de Zayas

Alfred-Maurice de Zayas, former expert of the UN Council on Human Rights and Promotion of Democratic and Just International Order, condemned Azerbaijan's aggression against Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

October 2, 2023 - 13:16

US Senator Peters' bipartisan bill plans to eliminate aid to Azerbaijan

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced a bipartisan bill that would prevent the U.S. from providing security assistance to Azerbaijan until it has been determined that they are not taking offensive action against the Armenians, 1lurer reports.

October 2, 2023 - 13:15

French FM to visit Armenia on October 3

Ms. Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will take a second trip to Armenia on October 3, after that of April 28, Armradio reports.

October 2, 2023 - 10:31

We must hold Azerbaijani government accountable: US Senator

Azerbaijan has spent months trying to starve out the Armenian population in Nagorno-Karabakh, US Senator Ed Markey wrote in his microblog of X (former Twitter), 1lurer reports.

October 1, 2023 - 13:44

Iran's ambassador to Azerbaijan and Aliyev's representative on special assignments discussed situation in region

Seyyed Abbas Mousavi, Iran's ambassador to Azerbaijan, met with Khalaf Khalafov, the representative on special assignments of the President of Azerbaijan, 1lurer reports.

September 30, 2023 - 18:33

David Babayan and Levon Mnatsakanyan were charged in Azerbaijan

David Babayan, former Foreign Minister and presidential assistant of Nagorno-Karabakh, was detained for four months. According to the Prosecutor's Office of Azerbaijan, Babayan was charged with more than 10 articles of the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan, 1lurer reports.

September 30, 2023 - 18:31

Aliyev spoke about normalization of relations with Armenia

Ilham Aliyev stated that Azerbaijan recognizes the territorial integrity of Armenia with full responsibility. He noted that if the Azerbaijani side had other goals, the military operations against Nagorno-Karabakh would not have stopped on September 20, 1lurer reports.

September 30, 2023 - 14:09

US government should act in response to Azerbaijan's aggression in the region: Senator Reed

US Senator Jack Reed has made a compelling call for increased support to the Armenian people of Nagorno-Karabakh, emphasizing the need for concrete actions in response to ongoing human rights violations. In a recent speech, Senator Reed urged his colleagues and the administration to take strong measures to hold Azerbaijan accountable for its actions, 1lurer reports.

September 30, 2023 - 14:07

We are committed to implementation of international observation mission in Nagorno-Karabakh: Baerbock

Having a picture of the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh is now more relevant than ever, so it is important that the UN visit to the region takes place immediately. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wrote about this in her X (former Twitter) microblog, adding that Azerbaijan promised to open the door to Nagorno-Karabakh in front of the international community, 1lurer reports.

September 30, 2023 - 14:05

Government of Azerbaijan and UN have agreed on sending a mission to Nagorno-Karabakh: Dujarric

The world body and the government of Azerbaijan have agreed on a mission to the Nagorno-Karabakh region, said a UN spokesman on Friday, 1lurer reports.

September 30, 2023 - 14:03

Samantha Power discusses need for international monitors on the ground in Nagorno-Karabakh with Ilham Aliyev

USAID press officer Jessica Jennings, issued a statement on ‎Asministrator Samantha Power’s trip to Baku, Azerbaijan, 1lurer reports.

September 28, 2023 - 15:10

France provides additional financial assistance of 7m € to Armenian people

French Foreign Ministry issued a statement on assistance to Armenia, 1lurer reports.

September 28, 2023 - 15:05

Azerbaijan must allow safe passage to those fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh and guarantee return to their homes, Amnesty International

Amnesty International issued a statement on their X account concerning forcibly displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

September 28, 2023 - 15:03

US to take steps in the coming days regarding sending international monitoring mission to Nagorno-Karabakh

The Government of Azerbaijan will welcome an international monitoring mission and the US will work with partners and allies in this direction, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said at a press briefing on September 27, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 28, 2023 - 11:42

Video - Canada doesn’t rule out sanctioning Azerbaijan

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly doesn’t rule out imposing sanctions on Azerbaijan, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 27, 2023 - 14:32

UN is ready to provide assistance to population displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is concerned about the situation regarding the displacement of a large number of residents of Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia, and the UN is ready to provide assistance. The representative of the UN Secretary General, Farhan Haq, said at a briefing, 1lurer reports.

September 27, 2023 - 14:27

U.S. expects Aliyev to abide by commitment to accept observer mission, refrain from military action in Nagorno-Karabakh

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on September 26 to emphasize the need for Azerbaijan to refrain from further hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh and provide unhindered humanitarian access, the U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a press release, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 27, 2023 - 10:42

Video - France will open consulate in Armenia’s Syunik, provide 7 million euros for Nagorno Karabakh

France will open a consular office in Armenia’s southern province of Syunik and allocate additional aid of 7 million euros to Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said during a Q&A session in the Parliament, Armradio reports.

September 27, 2023 - 10:39

Urgent need for unimpeded international humanitarian access to Nagorno-Karabakh, Borrell

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, referred to the tragic explosion in Stepanakert, Nagorno-Karabakh, which took at least seven lives and wounded 290, 1lurer reports.

September 26, 2023 - 19:21

EU facilitates meeting between Armeni Grigroyan and Hikmet Hajiyev

Under the auspices of President Michel, his Diplomatic Advisers Simon Mordue and Magdalena Grono hosted a meeting between Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council Armen Grigoryan and Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan Hikmet Hajiyev, with the participation of Diplomatic Advisers to French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz, Emmanuel Bonne and Jens Ploetner, as well as EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar, 1lurer reports.

September 26, 2023 - 19:19

Video - US to provide 11,5 million USD for forcibly displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh, Samantha Power

The United States government is allocating 11,5 million dollars in humanitarian aid to meet the needs of the forcibly displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh, USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced Tuesday during a visit to the Armenian village of Kornidzor, 1lurer reports.

September 26, 2023 - 19:14

Europe should step up to support the Armenian government, Marina Kaljurand

Marina Kaljurand, the chair of the European parliament’s delegation for relations with the south Caucasus, has said she sees two trends as “very disturbing”: ethnic Armenians fearfully wanting to leave Nagorno-Karabakh and anti-government demonstrations in Armenia, 1lurer reports.

September 26, 2023 - 14:56

France stands ready to send emergency resources to Nagorno-Karabakh, Catherine Colonna

Catherine Colonna, French foreign minister said her country is ready to send emergency aid to Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

September 26, 2023 - 12:34

U.S. works with allies to secure international mission to Nagorno-Karabakh

The U.S. believes that there should be an international mission to provide transparency, reassurance, and confidence to the residents of Nagorno-Karabakh, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said at a press briefing, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 26, 2023 - 10:45

Most refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh are women, children and elderly – Goris vice mayor

Authorities in Goris are providing accommodation to the refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh willing to stay there after reaching Kornidzor, Goris Deputy Mayor Irina Yolyan told ARMENPRESS.

September 25, 2023 - 18:32

Meeting of representatives of Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan kicked off

The regular meeting of the representatives of Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan has started in Khojaly. The information was confirmed to 'Lurer' from Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

September 25, 2023 - 18:12

Russian peacekeepers are actually in territory of Azerbaijan: Peskov

Armenia remains Russia's ally, a close state. This was stated by the spokesperson of the Russian President, stressing that there are more Armenians living in Russia than in Armenia. "We will continue to perform our functions, we will continue the dialogue with Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, we will also continue to work so that all the rights of Karabakh Armenians are respected," Dmitry Peskov said, TASS reports.

September 25, 2023 - 15:44

Macron is worried about possible military attack by Azerbaijan against Armenia

France is highly vigilant in issues concerning Armenia’s territorial integrity and stands by the Armenian people, French President Emmanuel Macron has said, 1lurer reports.

September 25, 2023 - 13:41

United States stands by Armenian people: US Senator Gerry Peters to RA NA Speaker

Speaker of Parliament Alen Simonyan on September 25 met with United States Senator Gary Peters, who is leading a Congressional delegation to Armenia on a visit, 1lurer reports.

September 25, 2023 - 13:36

Armenian, Azerbaijani, EU officials to prepare leaders’ meeting in Grenada scheduled for October 5

Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan will pay a working visit to Brussels, the capital of Belgium, Armradio reports.

September 24, 2023 - 16:43

Aliyev and Klaar discussed humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received Toivo Klaar, the special representative of the European Union on the South Caucasus and Georgia crisis in Baku, 1lurer reports.

September 24, 2023 - 11:47

Azerbaijan aims to subject 120,000 people of Nagorno-Karabakh to ethnic cleansing: Ararat Mirzoyan to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Netherlands

On September 22, during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting with the newly appointed Dutch Foreign Minister, Hanke Bruins Slot, 1lurer reports.

September 23, 2023 - 14:16

Dujarric commented on possibility of sending UN peacekeeping mission to Nagorno-Karabakh

A UN Peacekeeping Mission can be sent to Nagorno-Karabakh only by the decision of the UN Security Council, UN Secretary General’s spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric has said, 1lurer reports.

September 23, 2023 - 14:11

Iranian, Russian FMs discuss regional developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on various regional and bilateral issues., IRNA reports.

September 23, 2023 - 10:31

Hungary denies vetoing EU’s joint statement on Nagorno-Karabakh

Hungary has denied reports claiming it blocked a joint EU statement by all 27 member states on the Azeri attack against Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 22, 2023 - 18:25

Belgium condemns Azerbaijan’s military operation against Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh

Belgium condemns Azerbaijan's military operation against the Armenian population of Nagorno Karabakh, Belgium’s Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 22, 2023 - 18:19

US Senators introduce bill on sanctioning Aliyev and authorizing foreign military financing for Armenia

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), introduced the bipartisan Supporting Armenians Against Azerbaijani Aggression Act, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 22, 2023 - 18:17

Video - Humanitarian access in Nagorno-Karabakh by international organizations must be unimpeded, Japan representative at UN

Statement by Yukiya HAMAMOTO, Minister, Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations, at the United Nations Security Council Briefing, Agenda item “Armenia Letter dated 13 September 2022.”

September 22, 2023 - 12:07

Azerbaijan had no other choice: Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkey

During the special session of the UN Security Council on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue, Turkey's Deputy Foreign Minister Burak Akçapar announced that the "anti-terrorist operation" undertaken by Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh has ended, and negotiations have begun, 1lurer reports.

September 22, 2023 - 12:05

Video - UK urges all parties to respect ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, UK at UN Security Council

Statement by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and United Nations at the United Nations Security Council.

September 22, 2023 - 12:02

Actions of September 19 must be condemned: Ambassador of Ecuador to UN

Ecuador takes note of the letters of Armenia and Azerbaijan sent to the UN Security Council recently regarding the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. Ecuador's representative Hernan Perez Loos said in his speech at the extraordinary session of the UN Security Council devoted to the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

September 22, 2023 - 11:59

Lachin corridor should be completely opened, population should have access to food and medicine: Brazil's representative at UN

During the extraordinary session of the UN Security Council on the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh, Brazil's representative at the UN, Sérgio França Danese, expressed deep regret over the escalation of tension and the casualties and losses caused by violence, 1lurer reports.

September 22, 2023 - 11:54

Video - United States is alarmed by the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh due to Azerbaijan’s continued military actions, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Armenia and Azerbaijan.

September 22, 2023 - 11:27

Video - The use of force to resolve disputes is not acceptable, Borrell says at UNSC meeting on Nagorno-Karabakh

Josep Borrell , High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy delivered speech at the UN Security Council special meeting on Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

September 22, 2023 - 11:24

Video - Exodus of Armenians from Karabakh is unacceptable, we condemn Baku's attack: German FM

Germany firmly condemn Baku’s military assault and calls on it to permanently and completely cease its military actions in Nagorno-Karabakh, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said at the UN Security Council emergency meeting on Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

September 22, 2023 - 11:22

Video - We need to develop road map to integrate population of Nagorno-Karabakh into constitutional order of Azerbaijan: Representative of Russia

A systematic road map should be developed for the integration of the Karabakh people into the legal framework of Azerbaijan, with strong guarantees of their rights and security. We will actively observe these processes through the Russian peacekeeping troops. The security and rights of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians are of key importance. First Deputy of Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy said during the emergency session of the UN Security Council, 1lurer reports.

September 22, 2023 - 11:19

Video - No one can believe that military action against Nagorno-Karabakh was not premeditated: Minister of Foreign Affairs of France

France requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council given the seriousness of the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said addressing the Security Council, 1lurer reports.

September 22, 2023 - 11:16

No final agreement with Baku, representative of Nagorno-Karabakh

At the end of the meeting held in Yevlakh, the representative of Nagorno-Karabakh announced that there is no final agreement with Baku, the details must be agreed upon, RIA Novosti reports, 1lurer reports.

September 21, 2023 - 14:24

EUMA reinforces patrols at Armenian-Azerbaijani border areas

The European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) has reinforced patrols at the Armenian-Azerbaijani border areas, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 21, 2023 - 14:17

More than 60 European Parliament members demand actions against Aliyev

Nathalie Loiseau, Member of European Parliament said more than six dozens of EP members joined her in demanding actions against Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev from EU, 1lurer reports.

September 21, 2023 - 13:59

Catherine Colonna, Antony Blinken discuss right or Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh

Catherine Colonna, French Foreign Minister and Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State discussed the rights of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

September 21, 2023 - 13:56

Paris will continue to monitor Baku's attempts to question Armenia's territorial integrity in context of developments in Nagorno-Karabakh: Colonna

France has always supported and supports a negotiated solution guaranteeing the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh their right to live in peace, while respecting their history and their culture, French Foeign Minister Catherine Colonna said before UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, 1lurer reports.

September 21, 2023 - 12:51

Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention once again decries Azerbaijan’s impunity

Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention issued a statement on the latest developments in Nagorno-Karabakh., 1lurer reports.

September 21, 2023 - 12:49

UNSC resolution to protect people of Nagorno-Karabakh depends on Russia, US and France – senior diplomat

Armenia’s Ambassador-at-Large Edmon Marukyan has said that the protection of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh first of all depends on Russia, US and France and all the other members of the UN Security Council who are due to hold an emergency meeting today, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 21, 2023 - 11:17

Nagorno-Karabakh representatives arrive to Yevlakh for talks with Azerbaijani authorities

Representatives of Nagorno-Karabakh authorities have arrived to the Azerbaijani city of Yevlakh for talks with Azerbaijani authorities under the terms of the September 20 ceasefire deal., ARMENPRESS reports.

September 21, 2023 - 11:15

Vehicle of Russian peacekeepers comes under fire in Nagorno Karabakh, personnel killed

The vehicle with Russian peacekeepers in Nagorno Karabakh came under fire, the Russian Ministry of Defense reports.

September 20, 2023 - 20:09

Pashinyan, Putin expected to hold phone talks – Peskov

Moscow is awaiting agreement on the timing of a telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, TASS reports.

September 20, 2023 - 14:04

If Biden and Putin agree to cooperate, genocide in Nagorno Karabakh can stop in one day – Luis Moreno Ocampo

Since December ’22, starvation has been the silent weapon in committing genocide against 120,000 Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Luis Moreno Ocampo said in a statement, Armradio reports.

September 20, 2023 - 10:42

Luxembourg condemns Azerbaijan’s military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh

Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn has strongly condemned Azerbaijan’s military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 19, 2023 - 19:50

Freedom House strongly condemns Azerbaijani government’s violent attacks in Nagorno- Karabakh

The Washington-based Freedom House think tank has strongly condemned Azerbaijan’s violent attacks in Nagorno-Karabakh and warned that any attempt to forcibly change the region's demographics is illegal and unacceptable, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 19, 2023 - 19:48

Assault on Nagorno-Karabakh further proves Aliyev’s malicious intention to wipe out the Armenian population there, Menendez

U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Senator Bob Menendez, issued a statement on aggression against Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan, 1lurer reports.

September 19, 2023 - 19:46

I call for immediate de-escalation - OSCE Chairman in Office

Bujar Osmani, OSCE Chairman in Office and Foreign Affairs Minister of North Macedonia, referred to the aggression by Azebaijan against Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

September 19, 2023 - 17:04

EU calls Azerbaijan to stop the current military activities, Borrell

High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Josep Borrell issued a statement on the Aggression of Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

September 19, 2023 - 17:02

France urges Azerbaijan to stop military actions in Nagorno Karabakh, calls for UNSC meeting

France condemns in the strongest terms the launch by Azerbaijan of a military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, with the use of heavy weapons, including against inhabited areas, the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement, Armradio reports.

September 19, 2023 - 16:47

EU calls on Azerbaijan to stop the military activities

The European Union condemns the military escalation along the Line of Contact and in other locations in Karabakh, Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano said in a statement, Armradio reports.

September 19, 2023 - 16:45

Military actions of Azerbaijan must be immediately halted - President of the EU Council

Military actions of Azerbaijan must be immediately halted, President of the EU Council Charles Michel said in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Armradio reports.

September 19, 2023 - 16:44

Spanish lawmaker warns of risk of ethnic cleansing facing Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh amid new Azeri attack

There is a clear risk of ethnic cleansing and extermination of Armenians in their historical lands, Nagorno-Karabakh, Spanish Member of Parliament Jon Inarritu said after Azerbaijan launched a major bombardment attack in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 19, 2023 - 14:04

France calls for unconditional, unimpeded humanitarian supplies to Nagorno-Karabakh

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has called for unimpeded humanitarian aid for Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 19, 2023 - 14:02

Iran, Qatar deputy FMs meet after prisoner exchange deal with US

Iranian and Qatari deputy foreign ministers have met after a prisoner exchange deal between Iran and the United States was completed through Qatar’s mediation, IRNA reports.

September 19, 2023 - 10:50

Charles Michel welcomed transportation of humanitarian goods to Nagorno-Karabakh through Lachin and Aghdam

President of the European Council Charles Michel has welcomed the simultaneous passage of humanitarian cargo to Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

September 18, 2023 - 18:42

At meeting with Bono, Bayramov complained that USA repeats statements of Armenian side

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, received Louis Bono, United States Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations and Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, 1lurer reports.

September 16, 2023 - 18:32

Erdogan proposes 4-way talks on Nagorno Karabakh

Turkey has extended a proposal to lead three-way talks on Nagorno Karabakh, while also expressing readiness for four-way discussions that would include Russia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, Armradio reports.

September 16, 2023 - 18:27

U.S. to impose sanctions on Turkish companies for aiding Russia

The Biden administration will impose sanctions on five Turkish companies and one Turkish national "as part of broader Russia designations," Reuters reported on Thursday, citing a senior Treasury official.

September 15, 2023 - 10:58

Lachin corridor must be opened NOW: US says will not tolerate any attempt to ethnically cleanse Armenians of Nagorno Karabakh

The Lachin corridor must be opened now, no more delay, Acting Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Yuri Kim said during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the crisis in Nagorno Karabakh, Armradio reports.

September 14, 2023 - 19:10

Argentine President once again refers to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Nagorno Karabakh

Argentine President Alberto Fernández once again referred to the catastrophic humanitarian situation around Nagorno Karabakh created by the blockade of the Lachin corridor, Armradio reports.

September 13, 2023 - 14:13

EU reiterates "strong belief" that Lachin corridor must be unblocked

The EU has reiterated its "strong belief" that the Lachin corridor must be unblocked in line with past agreements and the ICJ Order, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 13, 2023 - 14:07

“Armenian people in Artsakh are suffering,” Uruguay’s Defense Minister at UN Peacekeeping Operations conference

Uruguay’s Defense Minister Javier García, speaking at the Latin American and Caribbean Conference on UN Peacekeeping Operations in Buenos Aires, warned that the Armenian people in Artsakh are suffering due to a humanitarian crisis resulting from the blockade of the Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 13, 2023 - 14:05

U.S. again calls for opening of Lachin Corridor and Aghdam route

The United States has reiterated the importance of opening the two routes, including the Lachin Corridor, into Nagorno-Karabakh ARMENPRESS reports.

September 13, 2023 - 14:04

France arrests man over attack on Iran's consulate in Paris

French authorities have arrested a man over a fire that broke out at the weekend at Iran's consulate in Paris, a source close to the case said on Tuesday, IP reports.

September 13, 2023 - 10:38

We condemn any plans to attack the sovereign territory of Armenia, Freedom House

In response to increasing military tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan and worsening conditions in Nagorno-Karabakh, Freedom House president Michael J. Abramowitz issued, 1lurer reports.

September 12, 2023 - 18:00

Video - We must stop Aliyev from starving Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh to death – Sen. Menendez

We must stop Aliyev from starving Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh to death, Senator Bob Menendez said on Senate floor, Armradio reports.

September 12, 2023 - 17:56

Azerbaijan states conditions for opening Lachin Corridor

Azerbaijan has again put forward conditions for opening the Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 12, 2023 - 12:56

U.S. repeats call for immediate and simultaneous opening of Lachin and Aghdam routes

The U.S. is deeply concerned about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said at the September 11 press briefing, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 12, 2023 - 12:53

Prisoner swap process continues between Iran, U.S.

A U.S. Department of State spokesman announced the ongoing process of Tehran-Washington's prisoner swap agreement, IP reports.

September 12, 2023 - 11:20

IAEA chief claims ‘no progress’ in safeguards agreement with Iran

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi has repeated his claims about the lack of progress in implementing a safeguards agreement with Iran, IRNA reports.

September 12, 2023 - 11:03

Russia says it will analyze Armenia’s decision on hosting joint military exercises with United States

Russia on Monday said it would analyze why Armenia decided to conduct military exercises with the United States and not the CSTO, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 11, 2023 - 18:59

MEP François-Xavier Bellamy hopes France will introduce UNSC resolution on Nagorno- Karabakh

Member of the European Parliament François-Xavier Bellamy is convinced that a strong package of sanctions against Azerbaijan will make its President Aliyev understand that he must stop the aggression against Armenians, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 11, 2023 - 18:56

Armenia-Azerbaijan relations discussed during Charles Michel-Erdogan meeting

President of the European Council Charles Michel has said that he discussed the Armenia-Azerbaijan relations with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 11, 2023 - 13:48

$6bn of Iran’s unfrozen funds to be wired to Qatari banks: Report

As part of indirect talks between Iran and the United States mediated by Qatar, $6 billion of Iran's unfrozen assets will be transferred to Qatari banks early next week, Reuters reported.

September 11, 2023 - 10:31

G20 summit: President of Argentina calls out Azerbaijan for blockading Lachin Corridor

President of Argentina Alberto Fernández, speaking at the G20 summit in New Delhi on Saturday, called out Azerbaijan for its “painful” blockade of the Lachin Corridor that has caused a humanitarian crisis, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 10, 2023 - 18:33

Germany calls for opening Lachin Corridor and sending humanitarian aid to Nagorno- Karabakh

Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz has called for a swift agreement to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Nagorno-Karabakh and open the Lachin Corridor, according to the German government’s readout of Scholz’s phone call with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 10, 2023 - 18:31

Any peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan must protect the rights and security of the Nagorno-Karabakh residents – Blinken

The United States is deeply concerned about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement, Armradio reports.

September 10, 2023 - 18:30

Erdogan says will speak with Armenian PM on Karabakh

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that he would hold talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan as tensions mount between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Armradio reports.

September 10, 2023 - 18:28

EU announced that they do not recognize presidential elections of Nagorno-Karabakh

The European Union has announced it doesn’t recognize the presidential elections in Nagorno-Karabakh but believes “it is important for the Karabakh Armenians to consolidate around de facto leadership that is able and willing to engage in result-oriented discussions with Baku.”, 1lurer reports.

September 9, 2023 - 20:06

US Senator Jacky Rosen called on Azerbaijan to lift blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenians face an urgent humanitarian crisis due to Azerbaijan's illegal blockade of the Lachin Corridor, resulting in severe shortages of food and medicine. US Senator Jacky Rosen wrote about it on the X (former Twitter) microblog, 1lurer reports.

September 9, 2023 - 20:00

France’s Macron expresses willingness to support efforts aimed at establishing peace in region

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and French President Emmanuel Macron had a telephone conversation, Armradio reports.

September 9, 2023 - 14:08

Senate Foreign Relations Committee to hold hearing on crisis in Nagorno Karabakh

The Foreign Relations Committee of the US Senate will hold a hearing on the crisis in Nagorno Karabakh on Thursday, September 14, Armradio reports.

September 8, 2023 - 13:53

Failure to take steps to resolve deteriorating humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh could have practical impact on Azerbaijan's relations with EU: Borrell

During the question-and-answer session held in the European Parliament, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, also referred to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh and the blocking of the Lachin Corridor, 1lurer reports.

September 7, 2023 - 13:47

Japan: Tehran-Riyadh agreement is a positive step for regional stability

Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed optimism about the recent Saudi Arabia-Iran agreement to resume bilateral relations, IP reports.

September 7, 2023 - 10:59

United States tells Azerbaijan to reopen Lachin Corridor

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has again called on Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to reopen the Lachin Corridor, the U.S. State Department announced Wednesday in a readout of the call which took place on September 1, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 7, 2023 - 10:54

World can no longer turn blind eye to Aliyev's ethnic cleansing project in Nagorno-Karabakh: Anne-Laurence Petel

French MP Anne-Laurence Petel expressed her concern about Azerbaijan's accumulation of military equipment, 1lurer reports.

September 6, 2023 - 17:41

Kremlin commented on upcoming military exercises of Armenia and USA

The plans of the Armenian authorities regarding the conduct of Armenian-American military exercises cause caution, especially in the current situation. Russia will analyze the given information and monitor the situation, said Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the Russian President, 1lurer reports.

September 6, 2023 - 17:39

EU ‘strongly believes’ Lachin Corridor must be unblocked, calls for swift dialogue between Baku and Stepanakert

The EU strongly believes the Lachin corridor must be unblocked in line with past agreements and the ICJ order, the EU said in a statement Wednesday, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 6, 2023 - 16:06

Lemkin Institute warns of new genocide by Azerbaijan in Artsakh

The Lemkin Institute’s has published a new report on the risk of genocide by Azerbaijan in Artsakh, Armradio reports.

September 6, 2023 - 16:04

France’s Macron not expected to visit Armenia in the coming days

French President Emmanuel Macron will not visit Armenia in the coming days, sources have confirmed to Public Radio of Armenia.

September 6, 2023 - 16:00

U.S. Congressmen extend Independence Day congratulations to Nagorno-Karabakh Speaker of Parliament

United States Congressmen Frank Pallone, Gus Bilirakis, Adam Schiff and David Valadao have congratulated the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Speaker of Parliament David Ishkhanyan on his appointment and the 32nd anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence of Artsakh Republic, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 5, 2023 - 14:53

Kremlin responds to PM Pashinyan, says no plans to leave South Caucasus

Moscow has responded to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recent statement that Russia itself is leaving the South Caucasus with its actions or inactions, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 5, 2023 - 14:49

Erdogan will inform Putin about his willingness to act as a mediator in Ukraine issue

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan intends to announce Ankara's readiness to act as a mediator on the Ukraine issue at the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This is reported by Milliyet, referring to its sources.

September 4, 2023 - 14:02

US and international community must take action to protect Armenians from Azerbaijan’s aggression – Rep. Schiff

On Artsakh’s Independence Day, I am thinking of the people in Artsakh who are being forced to bear a months-long, and deadly blockade, Member of the US House of Representatives Adam Schiff said on social media, Armradio reports.

September 3, 2023 - 16:38

Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan held number of meetings in Turkey

The Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan is on a working visit to Turkey. During the visit, Zakir Hasanov met with Ertan Uzun, commander of the 1st Airbase in Eskishehir, 1lurer reports.

September 2, 2023 - 18:14

Aliyev deepens his campaign of ethnic cleansing against Armenians: Pallone

US Congressman Frank Pallone spoke about yesterday's aggression of Azerbaijan towards Armenia, 1lurer reports.

September 2, 2023 - 18:13

EU strongly believes the Lachin corridor must be unblocked – Michel

The EU strongly believes the Lachin corridor must be unblocked, the spokesperson of Charles Michel, President of the European Council, said in a statement on September 1, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 1, 2023 - 17:13

Congressional Caucus Co-Chairs, Reps. Sherman and Malliotakis lead efforts to sanction Azerbaijan

Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and David Valadao (R-CA) were joined by Representatives Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) in introducing a series of amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024 U.S. House Defense Appropriations Bill (H.R. 4365) to block U.S. military assistance to Azerbaijan, in the face of President Aliyev’s 260-plus day genocidal blockade of Artsakh, reported the Armenian National Committee of America, Armradio reports.

September 1, 2023 - 15:14

Basic humanitarian assistance should never be held hostage to political disagreements – US State Department on NK

The United States has reiterated its call to immediately re-open the Lachin corridor to humanitarian, commercial, and passenger traffic, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 1, 2023 - 12:08

Senior State Dept official reiterated US commitment to resolve the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh

Yuri Kim, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, welcomed Armenian Ambassador to the US Lilit Makunts, Armradio reports.

August 31, 2023 - 13:57

‘Time to sanction Azerbaijan,’ MEP Nathalie Loiseau

Member of the European Parliament Nathalie Loiseau has called for sanctions against the government of Azerbaijan for its actions in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 31, 2023 - 10:23

Macron discussed with Aliyev issue of de-escalation of tension in region

On the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron, a telephone conversation was held with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. According to the report, during the conversation, the situation in the region was discussed, as well as the opening of the Lachin Corridor and the Aghdam-Stepanakert road, 1lurer reports.

August 30, 2023 - 18:06

Video - Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh is very clear, and it is not time to make political complaints and statements: Retailleau

French Senator Bruno Retailleau has accused the government of Azerbaijan of carrying out genocide and ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

August 30, 2023 - 17:53

Strategy of provoking mass exodus of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh immoral - French FM

The strategy of suffocation which aims to provoke a mass exodus of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh is illegal, as the ICJ has established, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colomna said at a meeting with Ambassadors in Paris, Armradio reports.

August 29, 2023 - 18:22

US Senator Bob Menendez calls out Azerbaijan for 'outrageous behavior' after kidnapping of Armenians in Lachin Corridor

United States Senator Robert Menendez has called out Azerbaijan for its “outrageous behavior” after three Armenians were kidnapped by Azeri border guards in Lachin Corridor on Monday, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 29, 2023 - 14:28

Prince Michael of Liechtenstein expresses readiness to personally lead humanitarian airlift to Nagorno-Karabakh

Prince Michael of Liechtenstein and other humanitarian leaders have expressed readiness to lead a humanitarian airlift to Nagorno-Karabakh amid the Azeri blockade, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 29, 2023 - 14:26

Mayor of Paris to personally lead humanitarian convoy for Nagorno-Karabakh to entrance of Lachin Corridor

Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo will visit Armenia on August 30 to personally lead a humanitarian convoy for Nagorno-Karabakh to the entrance of Lachin Corridor, the Coordinating Council of Armenian Organizations of France (CCAF) announced Tuesday, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 29, 2023 - 14:18

“Condemnable and inadmissible” – Armenia Human Rights Defender decries Azeri kidnappings in Lachin Corridor

After receiving information about the abduction by Azerbaijan of a 22-year-old student who was being transported to Armenia accompanied by the Russian Peacekeepers from the illegal checkpoint on the Lachin Corridor, the Human Rights Defender’s Office initiated a study of the case, the Armenian Human Rights Defender’s Office said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 28, 2023 - 20:22

Azerbaijan's blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh is crime against humanity: US Senator

American Senator Bill Cassidy described Azerbaijan's blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh as a crime against humanity, 1lurer reports.

August 26, 2023 - 18:36

Armenia and its supporters use pressure in various international structures: Aliyev

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev referred to the establishment of an illegal Azerbaijani checkpoint in the Lachin Corridor, calling it another manifestation of Baku's will and self-confidence, 1lurer reports.

August 26, 2023 - 18:32

Minister of Defense of Turkey arrived in Azerbaijan for negotiations on military cooperation

The delegation led by Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler arrived in Azerbaijan for negotiations on military cooperation. He was welcomed by the Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan Zakir Hasanov, 1lurer reports.

August 26, 2023 - 18:27

Fidan meets with Zelensky in Kyiv

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Kyiv on Aug. 25 to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, The Kyiv Independent reports, 1lurer reports.

August 26, 2023 - 18:26

Former UN genocide prevention official warns of risk of “serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group” in NK

The humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh has been discussed at the United Nations in the context of the risks of atrocity crimes and the preventive mechanisms ԱՌՄԵՆՊՌԵՍՍ ռեպօռտս․

August 26, 2023 - 13:56

French President warns of dangers facing Armenia's state borders, condemns Azeri blockade of Lachin Corridor

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that France is making maximum efforts to restore humanitarian access to Nagorno-Karabakh, ԱՌՄԵՆՊՌԵՍՍ ռեպօռտս․

August 26, 2023 - 13:52

Canadian FM chided by Azerbaijan for Artsakh remarks

Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry argues Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is undermining peace in the Nagorno-Karabakh region by referring to the area as Artsakh, CTV News reports.

August 25, 2023 - 14:47

California Senator Anthony Portantino introduces resolution urging Azerbaijan to end inhumane blockade of Artsakh

Senator Anthony J. Portantino introduced Senate Joint Resolution 9, which calls on Azerbaijan to end its inhumane blockade of Artsakh and ensure the free and adequate flow of food, medicine, and humanitarian goods through the Lachin corridor, Asbarez reports.

August 25, 2023 - 14:42

France preparing to submit a resolution on Nagorno Karabakh to UN Security Council – Le Figaro

France is preparing to submit a resolution to the UN Security Council to help the 120,000 residents of Artsakh on the verge of starvation due to the blockade of Azerbaijan, Le Figaro Deputy Director Christophe Buisson writes in an article, Armradio reports.

August 25, 2023 - 14:39

Germany sends Patriot missiles to Ukraine in new weapons package

Germany provided Ukraine with a new weapons package, part of which includes Patriot defense system missiles, reconnaissance drones, and tens of millions of bullets IP reports.

August 25, 2023 - 11:54

US to begin training Ukraine F-16 pilots in Sep.: Pentagon

The United States has said it will begin training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 warplanes soon amid a race by Washington and its allies to provide Kiev with the American supersonic aircraft, MNA reports.

August 25, 2023 - 11:52

Professor Juan Mendez’s report on Nagorno Karabakh presented at UN

On August 23, the Permanent Representation of Armenia organized a discussion at the UN Headquarters, during which the expert opinion of Juan Mendez, former Special Adviser of the UN Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, professor of human rights at the American University of Washington, on the ongoing blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh and the possibilities of using the prevention toolkit by the UN was presented, Armradio reports.

August 24, 2023 - 18:05

Biden Administration urged to lead a UNSC Resolution calling for immediate reopening of the Lachin Corridor

The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) ramped up pressure on the Biden Administration and Congress this week, issuing a nationwide call to action in support of a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding Azerbaijan lift its genocidal blockade of Artsakh’s indigenous Christian population, Armradio reports.

August 24, 2023 - 18:03

Australia stands with ICJ calling for unimpeded movement along the Lachin Corridor

Australia has rightfully taken its place alongside many of her closest allies, calling for unimpeded movement along the Lachin corridor, in line with the top judicial organ of the United Nations, the International Court of Justice, reported the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU), Armradio reports.

August 24, 2023 - 18:00

Azeri leader snubs Belgium’s Foreign Minister for ‘pro-Armenian’ statements - report

Azeri President Ilham Aliyev has refused to meet with visiting Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib because of what Azeri news media described as the latter’s “pro-Armenian” statements made earlier in Yerevan, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 24, 2023 - 15:54

Iran calls for a “Wake-Up Call” to Moscow in South Caucasus

The post-November 10, 2020 geopolitical reality in the South Caucasus and the shift of balance of power have created not just an unfavorable situation for Armenia, but for Iran as well, which felt isolated from the region. Despite Tehran’s pro-active engagement towards the region, Iranian experts and politicians felt their legitimate concerns were being unheard in Moscow.

August 23, 2023 - 19:34

Special session of Eurasian Intergovernmental Economic Council will take place in Armenia on August 24

A special session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Economic Council will be held in the Republic of Armenia on August 24. This is reported by the Government.

August 23, 2023 - 18:55

BRICS leaders to debate expanding membership at summit

China is seeking to rapidly grow the club of large emerging economies amid rising competition with the United States, and more than 40 nations are lining up to join, France 24 reports.

August 23, 2023 - 18:54

Rep. Adam Schiff raises awareness about urgent humanitarian crisis in Artsakh

There’s an urgent humanitarian crisis occurring in Artsakh, Congressman Adam Schiff alarms, Armradio reports.

August 23, 2023 - 13:07

I welcome bold statements of your Prime Minister, who took path of peace: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium

I am also here to support you, to encourage you, and to settle the conflict that has not been resolved for a hundred years, and there have already been too many casualties. This was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Belgium, Hadja Lahbib, during a joint press conference after the meeting held at Armenia’s Foreign Ministry, 1lurer reports.

August 22, 2023 - 14:54

Mélanie Joly to visit Armenia

Mélanie Joly will visit Armenia to participate in opening of Canadian Embassy in Yerevan, 1lurer reports.

August 22, 2023 - 14:50

Europeans started to see that Azerbaijan has gone too far - Armenian Ambassador ahead of Belgian FM's visit

Ambassador of Armenia to Belgium and Head of the Mission of Armenia to the European Union Anna Aghadjanian has lauded the very high-level political dialogue between Armenia and Belgium, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 21, 2023 - 13:39

Looking forward to meeting Iranian President: Indian PM

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that he looked forward to meeting Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi in South Africa on the sidelines of the BRICS summit scheduled to be held from August 22-24, MNA reports.

August 20, 2023 - 13:14

Borrell claims Russia is a ‘gas pump with atomic bomb’

Russia is an economic dwarf, it is like a gas pump whose owner has an atomic bomb, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell claimed on Saturdayو ءأَ قثحخقفس.

August 20, 2023 - 10:58

Russia, Turkey, Qatar prepare new agreement on grain exports

The governments of Russia, Turkey, and Qatar are preparing a new agreement on grain exports following Moscow's termination of the grain deal, the German newspaper Bild reported on Aug. 18, citing official correspondence it has obtained, 1lurer reports.

August 19, 2023 - 19:31

Iran's FM visit to Riyadh to boost regional stability: Kuwait

Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber al-Sabah says his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian’s visit to Saudi Arabia will contribute to achieving peace, stability, and prosperity in the region, MNA reports.

August 19, 2023 - 10:45

Ambassador Kvien emphasizes U.S. support for Armenia’s sovereignty and security

U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien has emphasized U.S. support for Armenia’s sovereignty and security, as well as lasting peace in the South Caucasus, the U.S. Embassy said in a press release, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 18, 2023 - 18:21

Video - Turkey committed to normalization with Armenia, Turkish Ambassador to UN

Turkish ambassador to UN Sedat Önal said Turkey concerned by “Armenian efforts to exploit international bodies like UN SC to air "unsubstantiated" claims about the Lachin corridor” during a UN SC meeting commenced by the initiative of Armenia, 1lurer reports.

August 17, 2023 - 14:07

UNSC meeting: Japan calls for unimpeded humanitarian access,Brazil calls for urgent solution to existing situation in NK

Humanitarian access must be unimpeded for international organizations, Japan said at the UN Security Council emergency meeting on the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 17, 2023 - 11:05

'Situation is untenable and must be resolved without delay,' Switzerland calls for free passage in Lachin corridor

Switzerland has called for an urgent solution to prevent the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 17, 2023 - 11:03

Armenia-Azerbaijan reconciliation unthinkable unless there are clear,reliable security guarantees for NK people - Russia

Russia is concerned over the continuing blockade of Lachin corridor and considers that Armenian-Azerbaijani reconciliation is unthinkable unless there are clear and reliable security guarantees and observance of the rights of residents of Nagorno-Karabakh, the Russian representative to the UN said during the UN Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh resulting from the Azeri blockade of Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 17, 2023 - 11:02

UNSC meeting: 'Crucial that ICJ order is respected to ensure unimpeded movement along Lachin Corridor' – United Kingdom

The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned at the ongoing disruptions to the Lachin corridor, UK Ambassador to the UN James Kariuki said in his statement at the UNSC emergency meeting on the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh resulting from the Azerbaijani blockade, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 17, 2023 - 11:00

United States urges Azerbaijan to restore free movement in Lachin Corridor, calls for direct talks

The United States is concerned about the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and urges Azerbaijan to restore free movement through Lachin Corridor, U.S. Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said at the UN Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 17, 2023 - 10:57

UNSC emergency meeting: France condemns blocking of humanitarian aid sent by Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh, calls on Azerbaijan to comply with international commitments

France condemns the blocking of humanitarian aid sent by Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as the obstructions of the ICRC activities by Azerbaijan, which contradicts principles of international law, Nathalie Broadhurst, Deputy Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations said in her statement at the UNSC meeting, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 17, 2023 - 10:54

OSCE Chairman will send personal representative to beginning of Lachin Corridor

OSCE Chairman-in-Office Bujar Osmani addressed the issue of opening the Lachin Corridor in Twitter, 1lurer reports.

August 16, 2023 - 19:09

US Senators urge US envoy to UN to work with UNSC members to force Azerbaijan to lift the blockade of Artsakh

US Senators Alex Padilla and Bob Menendez have sent a letter to Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US Ambassador to UN, urging her to work with all UN Security Council members to pressure the Azerbaijani government to lift the blockade and prevent what the evidence suggests is a coordinated effort to ethnically cleanse the people of Nagorno Karabakh, Armradio reports.

August 16, 2023 - 13:30

MEP expects Borrell to seek answers from Azerbaijan regarding shooting on EUMA staff

Member of the European Parliament Miriam M. Lexmann expects that Josep Borrell will be seeking immediate answers from Azerbaijan regarding shooting on EUMA staff, Armradio reports.

August 16, 2023 - 13:28

Blockading has been Azerbaijan’s primary policy -Armenian refugees from Nakhijevan

The NGOs representing the interests of forcibly displaced Armenians from Nakhijevan have issued a statement in response to the false narrative circulated by certain Azerbaijani circles alleging that Nakhijevan is blockaded by Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 15, 2023 - 15:41

BREAKING: U.N. Security Council to convene emergency meeting on Azeri blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh

ARMENPRESS - The U.N. Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting Wednesday in response to a call from Armenia.

August 15, 2023 - 12:04

UN condemns Shiraz terrorist attack

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the UN secretary general, on Monday condemned the terrorist attack in Iran’s southern city of Shiraz, IRNA reports.

August 15, 2023 - 11:01

EU slams Shah Cheragh deadly terror attack

The Lead spokesperson for the external affairs of the European Union Peter Stano in a message has condemned the recent terrorist attack in Shah Cheragh Holy Shrine, in Iran's southern city of Shiraz, IRNA reports.

August 15, 2023 - 11:00

Economic, regional connectivity mutual agenda of Iran, India

Felicitating his Indian counterpart on the country's national day, the Iranian foreign minister said that economic and regional connectivity is the mutual agenda of the two nations, MNA reports.

August 14, 2023 - 11:33

US must use all leverage on Azerbaijan, including suspending military aid, to end blockade of Lachin Corridor

Blocking food, water and medicine for the Armenian people in Azeri-occupied Nagorno-Karabakh is a violation of international law, Jim McGovern, Co-chairman of the Human Rights Commission of the US Congress, wrote about it on his Twitter, 1lurer reports.

August 12, 2023 - 15:00

Qatar hopes Iran-US agreement will lead to JCPOA revival

Qatari foreign minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani expressed hope that the recent agreement between Tehran and Washington will lead to the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, MNA reports.

August 12, 2023 - 10:52

Iran to have direct, full access to unfrozen assets: Analyst

Mohammad Marandi, a prominent Iranian political and nuclear analyst, says Iran will have direct and full access to its unfrozen assets in South Korea, IRNA reports.

August 12, 2023 - 10:47

Iran, US agree to exchange prisoners

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the necessary guarantees were received from Washington to liberate Iranian prisoners along with the assets blocked in the US, IP reports.

August 11, 2023 - 12:28

US State Department urges Azerbaijan to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms of citizens

Matthew Miller, US State Department Spokesperson, referred to the latest arrest of Azerbaijani activist Gubad Ibadoghlu and human rights issues in Azerbaijan, 1lurer reports.

August 10, 2023 - 14:38

Iran, Azerbaijan discuss January attack on Azeri Embassy in Tehran

Deputy Prosecutor General of Iran visited Azerbaijan to discuss the various aspects of the attack on the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Tehran on January 2023 with the Azeri officials, IRNA reports.

August 10, 2023 - 10:30

We do believe that Turkey can play a productive role in Armenia-Azerbaijan process, Miller

US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller spoke about Turkey’s role in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process, and recent phone conversation between US State Secretary Antony Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, during his press briefing, 1lurer reports.

August 8, 2023 - 14:37

Iran's Bagheri Kani, Russia’s Ryabkov meet in Tehran

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani has met and held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Ryabkov in Tehran, Iran, on Monday, IRNA reports.

August 8, 2023 - 11:09

We urge all parties involved and those who have influence over them to place children’s safety and survival above all other considerations, UNICEF on Lachin corridor

UNICEF replied to the inquiry by “Lurer” (News) on the current ongoing blockade of Lachin corridor and the consequences of it on Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians, especially, 30,000 children, 1lurer reports.

August 7, 2023 - 20:14

It is necessary that Turkey-Armenia, Azerbaijan-Armenia processes proceed coordinated: Fidan

The processes of agreement and settlement in the South Caucasus have accelerated. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced this in his speech at the opening of the 14th conference of ambassadors in Ankara, 1lurer reports.

August 7, 2023 - 20:12

Blinken discussed process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan with Foreign Minister of Turkey

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed issues related to international, regional and bilateral relations during the telephone conversation, 1lurer reports.

August 6, 2023 - 14:37

We strongly condemn the eight-month illegal blockade of Lachin Corridor

We strongly condemn the eight-month illegal blockade of Lachin Corridor and the prevention of sending humanitarian aid, including food, medicine, medical facilities, fuel and energy to the people of Nagorno-Karabakh(Artsakh), by the government of Baku.

August 5, 2023 - 16:13

‘Deliberate attempt to ethnically cleanse the Armenian population,’ – Paul Gavan on Azeri blockade

Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) member Paul Gavan (Ireland) has warned that Azerbaijan seeks to ethnically cleanse the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh with the blockade, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 5, 2023 - 12:26

Russia planning to open Consulate General in Armenia’s Syunik region

Russia is actively preparing for the opening of the Russian Consulate General in the city of Kapan, Syunik region, Armenis, Director of the CIS Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry Denis Gonchar said in an interview with TASS.

August 4, 2023 - 17:22

UN chief reitetates need to ensure unimpeded movement along Lachin corridor

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply concerned by the reports of continued challenges related to the freedom of movement along the Lachin Corridor, his Spokesperson Farhan Haq said in a statement, Armradio reports.

August 3, 2023 - 13:56

US urges Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders to reach difficult compromises

US believed that a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan is within reach, Spokesperson for the US Department of State Matthew Miller said at a daily briefing, Armradio reports.

August 2, 2023 - 14:51

Armenian Ambassador briefed Congressman on consequences of Lachin corridor blockad

On July 31 Ambassador Lilit Makunts had a call with the Co-Chair of the US Congress Caucus on Armenian Issues, Congressman Frank Pallone, Armradio reports.

August 1, 2023 - 10:40

Blinken holds call with Aliyev, underscores urgent need for free transit along Lachin Corridor

United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev over the weekend to express deep concern for the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and underscored the urgent need for free movement along the Lachin Corridor, according to the United States State Department, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 31, 2023 - 10:54

The development of Armenian-Iranian cooperation is a necessity

The article is published in cooperation with the «Orbeli» Center and the Iran Daily newspaper.

July 30, 2023 - 16:19

Iran extradites an Azerbaijani prisoner

Iran has extradited a female Azerbaijani prisoner to serve the rest of her sentence term in her home country, according to deputy justice minister for human rights and international affairs, IRNA reports.

July 30, 2023 - 10:45

Iran, Russia, Turkey, Syria discuss holding joint meeting

Russian media say that the representatives of Tehran, Moscow, Ankara and Damascus are discussing the possibility of holding a quadrilateral meeting, with the topic of the meeting is also being discussed, MNA reports.

July 29, 2023 - 10:24

Tehran, Baku pursuing constructive cooperation: Amirabdollahian

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a telephone conversation with his Azeri counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov stressed that Iran and Azerbaijan are currently following a positive path of constructive cooperation, IRNA reports.

July 28, 2023 - 12:51

ICRC should be able to operate freely in region: Klaar

The ICRC is doing a tremendous job in very challenging circumstances on the ground, Toivo Klaar, EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, tweeted, 1lurer reports.

July 26, 2023 - 15:15

Azerbaijani MFA calls ICRC statement political manipulation

Azerbaijani Foreign ministry referred to the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) statement on July 25, 2023. The Red Cross, in particular noted: “Despite persistent efforts, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is not currently able to bring humanitarian assistance to the civilian population through the Lachin corridor or through any other routes, including Aghdam", International Committee of Red Cross said in a statement. The organisation is calling on the relevant decision makers to allow the ICRC to resume its essential humanitarian operations in the area, 1lurer reports.

July 26, 2023 - 11:36

Compliance with the binding ICJ order must be precondition for any EU-Azerbaijan cooperation – MEP Martin Sonneborn

Member of the European Parliament Martin Sonneborn (Germany - Die PARTEI )has said that Azerbaijan’s ‘total blockade’ of Nagorno Karabakh is ‘intolerable’ and that Baku is 'terrorizing' the civilian population as part of its agenda of ethnically cleansing Armenians from the region ARMENPRESS reports.

July 24, 2023 - 14:43

Lavrov and Bayramov discussed process of normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations

On July 21, at the initiative of the Azerbaijani side, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Lavrov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Bayramov. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

July 22, 2023 - 15:04

Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs to meet in Moscow

The Armenian side agreed to the proposal of a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan in Moscow, Ani Badalyan, spokesperson of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, told ARMENPRESS.

July 22, 2023 - 12:14

UK remains deeply concerned about ongoing disruptions to Lachin corridor

UK remains deeply concerned about ongoing disruptions to the Lachin corridor and hopes momentum will be maintained towards an historic peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ambassador Neil Holland, Head of the United Kingdom’s Delegation to OSCE, said in response to Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan’s speech at the special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council convened in Vienna upon Armenia’s request, Armradio reports.

July 20, 2023 - 13:49

Iran and Armenia Have Common Interests and Concerns: Zohouri

The “Questions to the Ambassador” initiative carried out on the platform of the Orbeli Analytical Center under the Public Relations and Information Center of Staff of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia SNCO, within the framework of which interviews are organized with the heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Armenia, Armenian ambassadors abroad, representatives of international organizations, on the key issues of Armenian foreign policy agenda, bilateral and multilateral relations.

July 20, 2023 - 11:43

Zelensky suggested to UN and Turkey to continue supply of grain without Russia's participation

Ukraine will start working on a new temporary maritime route for secure grain supplies after Russia quit the Black Sea Initiative, Reuters reported Wednesday citing a letter submitted to UN shipping agency, the International Shipping Organization, by Ukraine's acting minister for communities, territories and infrastructure development Vasily Shkurakov, TASS reports.

July 20, 2023 - 10:51

Austrian Foreign Minister calls for end to Lachin Corridor blockade

Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has said that Austria is “greatly worried” about the blockade of the Lachin corridor, describing it as a “humanitarian concern”, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 19, 2023 - 19:32

Group of Armenian civil society organizations concerned over Charles Michel's statement

A group of Armenian civil society organizations have expressed concern regarding the recent statement made by the President of the European Council Charles Michel, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 19, 2023 - 19:26

PGCC chief lauds normalization of Tehran-Riyadh ties

Secretary General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council has said that normalization of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia will help to maintain stability in the region, IRNA reports.

July 19, 2023 - 11:34

Russia has no doubts about Iran’s territorial integrity: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has clarified his country’s position on Iran's trio islands in the Persian Gulf, stressing that Moscow has no doubts about the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic, IRNA reports.

July 19, 2023 - 11:33

Russia again tells Azerbaijan to open Lachin Corridor

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has met the Azerbaijani Ambassador to Russia Polad Bulbuloghlu to discuss the situation in South Caucasus, as well as the reconciliation process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports. .

July 18, 2023 - 18:33

European Parliament slams Azerbaijan for ‘strong suspicions of corruption’, ‘whitewashing its human rights record'

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on July 13 on recommendations for reform of the European Parliament’s rules on transparency, integrity, accountability and anti-corruption, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 18, 2023 - 16:12

MEPs encourage Turkey to recognize Armenian Genocide

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament has just adopted the Report on 2022 Commission Report on Turkey, which “supports the normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey in the interest of reconciliation, regional stability and security, Armenia’s Mission to EU informs Armradio reports.

July 18, 2023 - 16:09

European Court reaffirms its decision on need to ensure free movement along Lachin corridor

On July 12 the European Court of Human Rights upon the request of the Armenian Government to order Azerbaijan to remove all impediment to traffic along the Lachin Corridor, reminded the parties that the interim measure indicated to the Government of Azerbaijan on 21 December 2022 is still in force, Armradio reports.

July 17, 2023 - 13:38

EU’s Michel says discussions with Armnenian, Azerbaijani leaders were frank, honest and substantive

The exchanges have once again been frank, honest and substantive, EU Council President Charles Michel said after a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armradio reports.

July 16, 2023 - 10:18

Iran, Republic of Azerbaijan diplomats discuss consular issues

Iran's ambassador to Azerbaijan, Seyyed Abbas Mousavi, met with Deputy Foreign Minister Fariz Rezayev to discuss consular matters and Iranian prisoners in Azerbaijan on July 14 in Baku, IP reports.

July 16, 2023 - 10:06

Pashinyan-Michel-Aliyev trilateral meeting kicks off in Brussels

The trilateral meeting between Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Council Charles Michel has started in Brussels, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 15, 2023 - 18:30

UAE frees 15 Iranians as relations warm

15 Iranian inmates who have been pardoned by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will come home shortly, Tehran Times reports.

July 15, 2023 - 10:38

Russia revises stance on three Iranian islands in Persian Gulf

Moscow has reaffirmed its respect for Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity following calls in Tehran to correct its stance on three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, IRNA reports.

July 15, 2023 - 10:28

French Ambassador joins EU Mission for patrol to Yeraskh

French Ambassador to Armenia Anne Louyot joined the EU Mission in Armenia for patrol to Yeraskh near the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, Armradio reports.

July 13, 2023 - 13:37

EU’s Charles Michel to host Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders on July 15

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, EU Council President Charles Michel and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will meet in Brussels on Saturday, July15, Armradio reports.

July 13, 2023 - 13:35

Blinken talks to Aliyev, underscores need for free transit through Lachin corridor

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday to express continued US support for the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace discussions and the need for creativity, flexibility, and compromise in the negotiations, Armradio reports.

July 13, 2023 - 13:21

EU renews call to Azerbaijan to ensure unrestricted movement of people and goods via the Lachin corridor

The EU strongly supports the activities of the ICRC as the only major humanitarian organization present in the South Caucasus, Nabila Massrali, Nabila Massrali, Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said in a statement, Armradio reports.

July 12, 2023 - 16:19

Iran Speaker, deputy chairman of State Duma meet

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf held talks with Petr Tolstoy, deputy chairman of Russia's State Duma, MNA reports.

July 12, 2023 - 11:31

Iran and Armenia have common interests and concerns – Ambassador

The "Questions to the Ambassador" initiative is being implemented on the platform of the "Orbeli" analytical center operating under the Public Relations and Information Center of the Armenian Prime Minister's Office, within the framework of which interviews are organized with heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Armenia, Armenian ambassadors abroad, representatives of international organizations, etc., on key issues of Armenian foreign policy agenda, bilateral and multilateral relations, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 11, 2023 - 19:25

US continues to support talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan

The US continues to support talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said at a briefing with journalists, Armradio reports.

July 11, 2023 - 13:53

Iran’s new envoy receives final instructions from FM Amirabdollahian before arrival in Armenia

Iran’s new ambassador to Armenia has met with Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian ahead of leaving for the place of his mission, Armradio reports.

July 10, 2023 - 16:02

EU official disappointed by disruption of gas supply to Artsakh

EU Special representative for the South Caucasus and teh Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar has voiced disappointment over the disruption of gas supply to Artsakh, Armradio reports.

July 10, 2023 - 16:00

Azeri FM calls ties with Iran very important

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has underlined the importance of relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan from Baku’s point of view, Tehran Times reports.

July 10, 2023 - 10:50

Video - Armenia, Georgia aim to engage in High Level Dialogue on strategic issues

The meeting of Prime Ministers of Armenia and Georgia, Nikol Pashinyan and Irakli Garibashvili, took place in the city of Batumi, Georgia, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister.

July 8, 2023 - 12:30

France expresses support to Armenia’s 'sincere efforts' to achieve peace with Azerbaijan

France supports Armenia’s sincere efforts to achieve peace with Azerbaijan through negotiations, and preserving the rights of Armenians living in Nagorno Karabakh, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 8, 2023 - 12:24

Iran summons UK envoy over interventionist remarks

Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the British charge d'affaires over the interventionist remarks made by the UK authorities, IRNA reports.

July 8, 2023 - 10:34

US does not presuppose outcome of talks on future of Nagorno-Karabakh: Amb. Kvien

The United States does not presuppose the outcome of negotiations on the future of Nagorno-Karabakh and supports an agreement that is durable, sustainable, and lays the foundations for peace, United States Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien told Armenpress in a written statement.

July 6, 2023 - 19:27

Armenia, Greece, Cyprus sign military cooperation plan

Armenia, Greece and Cyprus have signed the annual military cooperation plan Armradio reports.

July 6, 2023 - 10:34

Azerbaijan not seeking closure of Iran’s historical transportation routes: Iran FM

Amirabdollahian made the remarks to reporters on Wednesday after meeting Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, where the top diplomat attended a ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), IRNA reports.

July 6, 2023 - 10:27

Pashinyan, Putin discuss Nagorno Karabakh

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke by phone on Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 5, 2023 - 19:14

FM discusses Iran-Russia-Azerbaijan transit agreement with Putin's envoy

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Russian president's aide Igor discussed the latest status of the Rasht-Astara railway construction project and the tripartite transit agreement signed by Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan, IRNA reports.

July 5, 2023 - 10:16

Iran had constructive talks with EU: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said Iran and the European Union (EU) have recently held constructive talks IRNA reports.

July 5, 2023 - 10:15

Iran, Armenia stress importance of North-South corridor

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan met on Monday with Iranian Ambassador Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri in conjunction with the completion of his diplomatic mission in Yerevan, Tehran Times reports.

July 4, 2023 - 10:23

Armenian, Indian officials discuss issues of regional and global security

Political consultations were held in Yerevan between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India today, Armradio reports.

July 3, 2023 - 18:45

UAE-Armenia relations are witnessing a new historic era: UAE Ambassador

UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia Dr. Nariman Al Mulla has highlighted the strong relations between the two countries, which are witnessing a “new historic era”, underscoring the keenness of both countries to enhance their historical cooperation for the benefit of both countries and peoples, WAM reports.

July 1, 2023 - 14:22

Video - Important progress made at Armenia-Azerbaijan talks - Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says important progress was made at Armenian-Azerbaijani talks, Armradio reports.

June 30, 2023 - 11:36

White House NSA Jake Sullivan calls on Armenian and Azerbaijani FMs to ‘avoid provocations and de-escalate tensions’

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to “avoid provocations and de-escalate tensions” during his meeting with the foreign ministers of the two countries", ARMENPRESS reports.

June 29, 2023 - 11:16

U.S. 'deeply disturbed' by loss of life in Nagorno Karabakh - State Department spox

The United States is ‘deeply disturbed’ by the loss of life in Nagorno Karabakh, U.S. State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel has said regarding the June 28 unprovoked Azerbaijani attack on Nagorno Karabakh which killed 4 Nagorno Karabakh troops, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 29, 2023 - 11:09

Washington talks between Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs to continue through June 29

The talks between Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister will start in Washington on June 27 and continue through June 29, Spokesperson for the US Department of State Matthew Miller told a daily briefing, Armradio reports.

June 27, 2023 - 14:28

Raisi, Putin discuss Wagner insurrection, Caucasus issues

Following a failed mutiny of the Wagner group in Russia, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have held a phone conversation, the Kremlin has said, IRNA reports.

June 27, 2023 - 10:25

Aliyev privately acknowledged Armenia’s territorial integrity with area size - Speaker of Parliment

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has acknowledged Armenia’s territorial integrity with a numerical wording, Speaker of Parliament Alen Simonyan said on Monday, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 26, 2023 - 18:58

New round of Armenia-Azerbaijan talks to be held in Washington

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan will leave for Washington DC on a working visit, Armradio reports.

June 26, 2023 - 14:42

Iran, Azerbaijan FMs discuss solutions to outstanding issues

(MNA) – Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Azeri counterpart conferred on the current state and prospects of relations between Azerbaijan and Iran on Sunday, local Azeri media reported.

June 26, 2023 - 10:39

US adopts new sanctions against Russia

The US Treasury Department, on Friday, announced sanctions against two Russian Federal Security Service officers for their role in meddling in the US election, IP reports.

June 24, 2023 - 11:09

EU sanctions Iran entities over drone supply claim to Russia

The European Union has imposed sanctions on four Iranian entities over what it claims to be the supply of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia in the war against Ukraine, MNA reports.

June 24, 2023 - 11:04

On Armenia visit, MEPs urge Azerbaijan to stop undermining peace process

A delegation of the Security and Defence Subcommittee (SEDE) travelled to Armenia from 19 to 22 June to assess the security situation and the prospects for peace, Armradio reports.

June 22, 2023 - 14:49

European Parliament fully supports idea of sending international fact-finding mission to Lachin Corridor

The European Parliament fully supports the idea of sending an international fact-finding mission to the Lachin Corridor, Chairperson of the Security and Defense Subcommittee of the European Parliament Nathalie Loiseau said at a press conference, Armenpress reports.

June 22, 2023 - 14:46

Turkish troops withdrawal only way to restore relations

Syria's Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Sosan has stressed that withdrawal from Syrian territories is the only way to resume relations with Turkey, MNA reports.

June 21, 2023 - 11:03

Suren Papikyan and chairman of French Senate Committee discussed defense cooperation

On June 19, RA Minister of Defence Suren Papikyan met with Christian Cambon, the Chairman of the Foreign and Defence Committee of the Senate of the French Republic, Armenia's Defense Ministry reports.

June 20, 2023 - 11:16

Baku's behavior should be in center of attention of international community: Hripsime Grigoryan

The summer session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has started in Strasbourg. At the beginning of the session, the Assembly discussed the proposal of the PACE Bureau on the issue of organizing a discussion on the issue of ‘Ensuring free and safe movement through the Lachin Corridor’ in an urgent procedure. The members of the Armenian delegation did not miss the opportunity to speak once again about the provocative actions of Baku from this European podium, 1lurer reports.

June 20, 2023 - 11:14

Any discussion related to humanitarian issues in Nagorno-Karabakh is important: Rubinyan

The head of the Azerbaijani delegation, Samed Seidov, reacted negatively to the decision to hold a discussion on the Lachin issue at the PACE session in Strasbourg, 1lurer reports.

June 20, 2023 - 11:10

Suren Papikyan visited Mount Valerian memorial commemorating memory of resistance hero Missak Manouchian

On June 19, RA Minister of Defence Suren Papikyan, who is on a working visit to France, visited Mount Valerian memorial which commemorates the memory of the participants of the French Resistance, including resistance hero Misak Manushyan and 21 members of his group, 1lurer reports.

June 20, 2023 - 11:08

PACE to discuss Lachin Corridor

Debates on the Lachin Corridor have been included in the summer session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), ARMENPRESS reports.

June 19, 2023 - 19:26

UN High Commissioner emphasized the importance of free movement through the Lachin Corridor

The 53rd session of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations was convened in Geneva on June 19, ARMENPRESS reports, under the second item of the agenda, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk presented a report on the current situation of human rights in the world.

June 19, 2023 - 19:25

Azerbaijan tightens travel restrictions on Iran

The Republic of Azerbaijan has moved to put more travel restrictions on Iranians, revoking the issuance of visa-on-arrival at its airports for Iranian citizens, Tehran Times reports.

June 18, 2023 - 17:32

Germany interested in establishment of stable peace in South Caucasus – Steinmeier

Presidents of Armenia snd Germany Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier discussed the perspectives of development of Armenian-German cooperation at a meeting in Berlin, Armradio reports.

June 18, 2023 - 14:16

France deplores shots that hit civilians in Armenia’s Yeraskh

France deplores the armed incidents that have occurred over the past 48 hours at several points on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including shots that have hit civilian personnel in Yeraskh on Armenian territory, the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement, Armradio reports.

June 18, 2023 - 14:13

Sweden will join NATO if it fulfills its obligations in fight against terrorism: Head of Ministry of Defense of Turkey

Turkey has informed its NATO partners that Sweden will be able to join the Alliance if it fulfills its obligations in the framework of the fight against terrorism. This was announced by the head of the Turkish military department, Yaşar Güler, based on the results of the NATO ministerial meeting, 1lurer reports.

June 17, 2023 - 18:36

Azerbaijan is preparing new provocations. Marukyan

During the entire month of June, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan issued 19 statements, allegedly about shootings by the armed forces of Armenia. All the statements of the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan were lies and pursued one goal: to prepare an information base for daily aggressions and attacks on the sovereign territory of Armenia, Armenia's Ambassador-at-Large Edmon Marukyan wrote on Twitter, 1lurer reports.

June 17, 2023 - 18:33

Iran, China to open Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

The head of Iran-China Chamber of Commerce said that the official office of this chamber will be opened in Shanghai next week during the visit of Iran's Minister of Economy to this country., IP reports.

June 16, 2023 - 14:00

New Iran nuclear deal must be foolproof against violations

If the Islamic Republic were to return to a nuclear accord, it would do so in a manner that prevents the US or its allies from violating their commitments and dragging their feet, Mohammad Marandi said, MNA reports.

June 16, 2023 - 13:57

US voices concern over wounding of two civilian employees of US-affiliated company in Armenia

We are deeply concerned that two civilian employees of a US-affiliated company in Armenia sustained injuries from gunfire from the direction of Azerbaijan, Spokesperson for the US Department of State Matthew Miller said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

June 15, 2023 - 17:58

Opening of Zangezur Corridor a problem with Iran: Erdogan

(MNA) – Despite Armenia's disapproval, the Turkish president claimed that the opening of the Zangezur Corridor is a problem with Iran.

June 15, 2023 - 10:37

Armenian Prime Minister holds meeting with Russian Deputy PM

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has held a meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 14, 2023 - 19:27

Shooting in all directions needs to stop – Toivo Klaar

The European Union is following closely the developments in the region, EU’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

June 14, 2023 - 19:25

Iran, Venezuela sign 19 cooperation agreements

The high-ranking officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Venezuela signed 19 documents and memorandums of cooperation in the presence of the presidents of Iran and Venezuela in Caracas, IP reports.

June 13, 2023 - 10:33

European Parliament to hold debate on Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, situation in Lachin corridor

The European Parliament will hold a debate on Armenia-Azerbaijan relations and the situation in Artsakh, Armradio reports.

June 12, 2023 - 16:20

Turkey’s new FM Hakan Fidan told Azerbaijan to postpone Armenia talks, claims Professor Safrastyan

No significant changes will happen in the Armenian-Turkish normalization process after the 2023 Turkish general election, a senior researcher has warned.

June 12, 2023 - 16:18

Pashinyan, Putin to meet in Sochi

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Sochi on Friday, press secretary of the head of the Russian state Dmitry Peskov told reporters, TASS reports.

June 9, 2023 - 19:00

Iran FM discusses ties with Azeri counterpart by phone

The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan reviewed the latest state of bilateral relations in a telephone conversation on Thursday evening, MNA reports.

June 9, 2023 - 13:08

US believes direct dialogue is key to reaching durable and dignified peace in the South Caucasus

The US believes that direct dialogue is key towards reaching a durable and dignified peace in the South Caucasus, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State Vedant Patel said at a daily briefing, Armradio reports.

June 8, 2023 - 14:39

Armenia, Turkey FMs express willingness to continue working towards full normalisation of relations

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a phone conversation with the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Hakan Fidan, Armradio reports.

June 8, 2023 - 14:37

New round of talks postponed at the request of Azerbaijani side – Armenia MFA

At the request of the Azerbaijani side, the new round of discussions scheduled for next week in Washington is postponed, Spokesperson for the Armenian Foreign Ministry Ani Badalyan says, Armradio reports.

June 8, 2023 - 14:35

Washington to host another round of Armenia-Azerbaijan foreign ministerial talks

Armenia and Azerbaijan will continue negotiations on establishing relations and the peace treaty on the level of foreign ministers, foreign ministry spokesperson Ani Badalyan told ARMENPRESS.

June 5, 2023 - 14:01

Armenian PM attends Erdogan’s inauguration

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, Armradio reports.

June 4, 2023 - 12:56

Russia ‘takes note’ of Armenia’s position regarding Ukraine conflict

Moscow is taking into consideration Armenia’s stance regarding the Ukraine conflict but continues to develop its allied relations with Armenia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 3, 2023 - 11:18

Saudi FM to visit Iran to convey King Salman's message

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan is set to pay a visit to Tehran next week to convey the message of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, MNA reports.

June 3, 2023 - 11:01

Armenian PM to visit Turkey for Erdogan’s inauguration

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will participate in the inauguration of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Government’s Press Office confirmed the news to Public radio of Armenia.

June 2, 2023 - 20:48

EU expects Armenia and Azerbaijan to reiterate political will to normalize relations

President of the European Council Charles Michel has expressed hope that during the upcoming June 1 meeting in Chisinau Armenia and Azerbaijan will once again reiterate political will to normalize relations, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 1, 2023 - 13:54

Turkish foreign minister not to attend NATO meeting in Oslo

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will not attend the NATO ministerial meeting in Oslo, which is expected to focus on Sweden joining NATO among other issues, Norwegian Foreign Minister said, MNA reports.

June 1, 2023 - 11:15

Iran's FM congratulates Turkiye's Erdogan on reelection as president

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has congratulated Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his victory at the May presidential election in Turkiye, IRNA reports.

June 1, 2023 - 11:06

‘Dialogue between Baku and Armenians living in former NKAO on their rights & security is now crucial’ – Charles Michel

President of the European Council Charles Michel has said that dialogue between Baku and the Armenians of Nagorno Karabakh is now “crucial” and that it is essential for Armenia and Azerbaijan to “reconfirm respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 30, 2023 - 19:48

Oman always played constructive role in region: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian hailed Oman's constructive and positive role in the region, IRNA reports.

May 29, 2023 - 10:28

Video - TURKEY VOTES: The Armenian and Kurdish Factor

As Turkey’s presidential election heads to a runoff, slated for Sunday, Aras Publishing House Editor-in-Chief Rober Koptaş joins CivilNet to discuss what a victory for President Erdoğan or the opposition will mean for the country.

May 28, 2023 - 11:21

We are trying to return Nagorno Karabakh to negotiation table, dialogue with Baku – MP

The interests of the Armenians of Nagorno Karabakh must be represented by the Armenians of Nagorno Karabakh themselves, through a Baku-Stepanakert dialogue under the auspices of an international mechanism, ruling Civil Contract party lawmaker Artur Hovhannisyan said at a press briefing when asked who should represent the interests of the Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 27, 2023 - 18:40

If peace is established with Azerbaijan, Ankara is ready to take positive steps in relations with Yerevan. Çavuşoğlu

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Çavuşoğlu, commenting on Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, noted that in case of reconciliation between the two sides, Ankara will be ready to take positive steps in its relations with Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports, the Turkish milliyet.com.tr reports.

May 27, 2023 - 13:25

Talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan remain a priority for the US – State Department

Negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan continue to be a priority for the US, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said at a daily briefing, when asked to comment on the meeting between Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders in Moscow mediated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Armradio reports.

May 26, 2023 - 14:45

We believe, parties are able to come to agreement to bridge their differences. US State Department

Matthew Miller, US State Department Spokesperson referred to the latest development s in South Caucasus. Senior advisor on Caucasus negotiation issues, Louis Bono, is currently in the region. Miller said he doesn’t have any readout on his trip and where is he going after Baku, 1lurer reports.

May 25, 2023 - 14:30

PM Pashinyan pays working visit to Russia, will meet with Aliyev

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, together with his wife Anna Hakobyan, left for the Russian Federation on a working visit, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office o f the Prime Minister, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 24, 2023 - 20:09

USA presented proposals to Baku and Yerevan on solution of the most controversial issues

Opening of the Lachin corridor for commercial and private vehicles is something Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been pushing very hard on, Dereck J. Hogan, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs at the US Department of State, said during the hearing of the US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe on Tuesday, 1lurer reports.

May 24, 2023 - 14:31

Armenian FM, NATO's Javier Colomina discuss South Caucasus security and stability

Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting on May 23 with Javier Colomina, the NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy and NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 23, 2023 - 20:29

Armenian President, Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discuss possibility of opening Qatari embassy in Yerevan

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, who is in the State of Qatar on a working visit, has participated in the opening ceremony of the Qatar Economic Forum, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 23, 2023 - 20:28

Sinan Ogan declares support for Erdogan

Turkey’s defeated presidential candidate Sinan Ogan declared his support for incumbent Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against main opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu on Monday, MNA reports.

May 23, 2023 - 10:44

UK reiterates call for reopening of Lachin corridor

UK’s Minister for Europe Leo Docherty says he raised the issue of reopening of the Lachin corridor during his meetings in Baku, Armradio reports.

May 22, 2023 - 19:13

In Armenia, UK’s Minister for Europe will announce the launch of Strategic Dialogue

During his first visit to Armenia this week (22-23 May), the UK’s Minister for Europe, Leo Docherty, will urge for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh as negotiations continue between Armenia and Azerbaijan, UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office reports.

May 22, 2023 - 13:55

US will continue to support stable and just peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia: Biden

US President Joe Biden sent a congratulatory letter to Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of the Independence Day of Azerbaijan. Biden noted that the partnership between Azerbaijan and the USA contributed to the development of the region, 1lurer reports.

May 21, 2023 - 14:06

Ankara will not join anti-Russian sanctions: Erdogan

Turkey has a “special” and growing relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin despite mounting pressure on Ankara to help bolster Western sanctions against Moscow, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in an exclusive interview ahead of next week’s presidential election runoff, CNN reports.

May 20, 2023 - 14:56

Arab leaders welcome Iran-Saudi Arabia rapprochement

Leaders of the Arab League member states have welcomed an agreement in early March between Iran and Saudi Arabia which allowed the two countries to resume their diplomatic ties after years, IRNA reports.

May 20, 2023 - 11:02

Deputy Prime Ministers of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia will meet next week. Lavrov

The meeting of Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mher Grigoryan, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk and Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev will take place next week, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, said after the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 19, 2023 - 19:30

U.S. welcomes continued discussions between Armenia and Azerbaijan ahead of Moscow foreign ministerial

The United States has welcomed the reports that Armenia and Azerbaijan are going to continue to engage in discussions and reiterated that peace is within reach and that direct dialogue is key to resolving issues, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 19, 2023 - 19:27

Video - Jamanak editor-in-chief not pessimistic over normalization between Armenia and Turkey

Whatever the outcome of the presidential election in Turkey, it won’t seriously impact the activities of the Turkish-Armenian community, according to Ara Gochunyan, the Editor-in-Chief of the Jamanak newspaper of Istanbul, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 19, 2023 - 19:20

Armenia accepts Russia’ proposal for trilateral summit in Moscow on May 25

The Armenian side has accepted a proposal from Russia to hold an Armenian-Azerbaijani summit in Moscow, Armradio reports.

May 18, 2023 - 16:18

Watch - USAID’s Samantha Power calls for UN assessment mission in Nagorno Karabakh

Nagorno Karabakh should not rely on humanitarian convoys, USAID Administrator Samantha Power said at the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Armradio reports.

May 18, 2023 - 16:16

Inter Milan confirm Henrikh Mkhitaryan suffers muscle issue

Inter have confirmed that midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan suffered a muscle issue after being forced off the pitch in the Champions League semi-final second leg, Armradio reports.

May 18, 2023 - 16:13

Armenian PM talks to French, German, Latvian and Georgian leaders in Reykjavik

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held short meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Latvian President Egils Levits, and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili within the framework of the 4th Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik, Armradio reports.

May 17, 2023 - 18:40

Armenian PM, PACE president discuss illegal blockade of Artsakh

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Tiny Cox on the sidelines of the 4th Council of Europe Summit, Armradio reports.

May 17, 2023 - 18:38

Video - 1/600: Turkish-Armenian representation in new parliament drops sharply after May 14 elections

Only 1 legislator will represent the Turkish-Armenian community which has an estimated population of over 50,000 in the new, 600-seat Turkish parliament after the May 14 polls, in sharp contrast with the previous composition which included 3 Turkish-Armenian MPs from different parties, including the opposition, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 17, 2023 - 14:11

NATO supports normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan – Colomina

NATO supports the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, NATO’s Special representative for the South Caucasus Javier Colomina said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

May 15, 2023 - 18:15

Turkey’s Erdogan faces second round in fevered race for presidency

A run-off between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his main challenger looks increasingly likely, after Turkey’s most closely fought election in decades, the BBC reports.

May 15, 2023 - 10:23

Erdogan warned that he will not allow opposition to attack Russia, Putin and ignore Azerbaijan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed that he will not allow the opposition to lambast Russia and its President Vladimir Putin. He said it during a speech in Istanbul Friday, addressing opposition leader Kemal Kılıchdaroğlu, who previously claimed that Russia interferes in the Turkish elections, 1lurer reports.

May 13, 2023 - 14:09

Menendez says Aliyev orchestrating humanitarian crisis in Artsakh, calls for sanctions against Baku

Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez says Azerbaijani President is manufacturing a humanitarian crisis in Artsakh and calls for sanctions against Baku, Armradio reports.

May 11, 2023 - 13:22

Moscow quartet meeting: Syria territorial integrity should be respected

Foreign ministers of Iran, Syria, Turkiye and Russia on Wednesday issued a joint statement at the end of their quartet meeting in Moscow, stressing the importance of respecting Syria’s territorial integrity and boosting international aid to the war-torn country, IRNA reports.

May 11, 2023 - 10:28

EU confirms meeting between Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders in Brussels on May 14

President Michel has continued to be in close contact with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to advance the EU’s efforts to promote stability in the South Caucasus and normalisation between the two countries, his Spokesperson Barend Leyts said in a statement, Armradio reports.

May 9, 2023 - 15:27

‘Peace is within reach’ between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Washington and calls for flexibility and compromise

The recently held foreign ministerial talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the United States were ‘constructive’, State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 9, 2023 - 15:21

US welcomes announcement of upcoming Armenian-Azerbaijani summit in Brussels

The United States welcomes the announcement that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev will meet in Brussels with Charles Michel on May 14, the State Department Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

May 9, 2023 - 15:18

NATO supports normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan

NATO supports the normalisation of relations between its two partners Armenia and Azerbaijan, NATO’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus Javier Colomina said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

May 6, 2023 - 14:17

EU continues to stand by Armenia and Azerbaijan in their pursuit of sustainable peace

The European Union welcomes the sustained engagement of the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in the four-day talks in Washington, ARMENPRESS reports, the EU special representative in the South Caucasus, Toivo Klaar, wrote on his "Twitter" page. He emphasized that progress can be achieved only through dialogue.

May 6, 2023 - 14:14

Armenia, Azerbaijan made ‘tangible progress on a durable peace agreement’, says Blinken

Armenia and Azerbaijan have discussed some ‘very tough issues’ over the last few days and they’ve made ‘tangible progress’ on a durable peace agreement, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at the closing session of talks between Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 5, 2023 - 21:17

Kremlin says plans for Putin-Pashinyan meeting being discussed

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says plans for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan are being discussed, TASS reports.

May 5, 2023 - 21:15

Belgian,French politicians, public figures condemn Azerbaijani checkpoint installation on Lachin Corridor

32 Belgian and French politicians, public figures and representatives of organizations issued a joint statement condemning the establishment of the Azerbaijani checkpoint on the Hakari bridge, on the Lachin corridor in Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh, the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) said in a press release, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 5, 2023 - 21:07

40 PACE lawmakers sign written declaration urging Azerbaijan to open the Lachin corridor

PACE written declaration signed by 40 Parliamentarians urges Azerbaijan to immediately end the blockade of the Lachin Corridor and to implement the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice, Armradio reports.

May 5, 2023 - 21:03

Armenian Parliament Speaker discusses the ban on overflights with Turkish counterpart

Speaker of the Armenian National Assembly Alen Simonyan had a meeting with Mustafa Sentop, Speaker of the Parliament of Turkey, Armradio reports.

May 5, 2023 - 11:40

US welcomes progress in Armenia-Azerbaijan talks – Jake Sullivan

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has welcomed progress in Armenia-Azerbaijan talks, Armradio reports.

May 4, 2023 - 17:23

Final round of talks between Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs expected in Washington

The final round of talks between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan will be held in Washington today, the State Department informs, Armradio reports.

May 4, 2023 - 17:20

Dialogue key to reaching lasting peace in the South Caucasus – Blinken

Dialogue is key to reaching a lasting peace in the South Caucasus region, US Secretary of STate Antony Blinken said after talks with Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers in Washington, Armradio reports.

May 2, 2023 - 13:33

US believes peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan – Patel

The U.S. is pleased to be hosting Foreign Minister Mirzoyan of Armenia and Foreign Minister Bayramov of Azerbaijan to facilitate negotiations this week as they work together to pursue a peaceful future for the South Caucasus region, Principal Deputy Spokesman for the department of State Vedant Patel said at a briefing with journalists, Armradio reports.

May 2, 2023 - 13:28

Iran, India should play more effective role in new world order: Raisi

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said that Iran and India can give a boost to bilateral cooperation which enables both countries to have a more effective role in the new world order, IRNA reports.

May 2, 2023 - 10:26

Armenian Foreign Minister meets with U.S. Secretary of State in Washington D.C.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan is holding a meeting with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington D.C., the Spokesperson of foreign ministry of Armenia Ani Badalian said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 1, 2023 - 17:51

Blinken to host peace talks between Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will welcome Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov to bilateral peace negotiations at the George Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center today, Armradio reports.

May 1, 2023 - 15:04

Establishment of checkpoint on Lachin corridor undermines peace efforts: Blinken urges Aliyev reopen the road

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday to underscore the importance of Azerbaijan-Armenia peace discussions and pledged continued U.S. support. , the Department of State reports.

May 1, 2023 - 11:04

New round of talks on Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization to be held in Washington

From April 30 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan will be in Washington DC on a working visit, Armradio reports.

April 29, 2023 - 14:51

We are opening defense mission at French Embassy to Armenia: Colonna

Cooperation with Armenia is also being strengthened in the field of security. We are opening a defense mission at the French Embassy to Armenia. French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna announced this during a joint press conference with Armenia’s Foreign Minister, 1lurer reports.

April 29, 2023 - 10:18

Installation of checkpoint in Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan contradicts ceasefire agreement. French FM

Azerbaijan’s installation of a checkpoint in Lachin Corridor contradicts the 9 November 2020 statement, French FM Catherine Colonna said during a joint press conference with Armenian FM Ararat Mirzoyan, ARMENPRESS reports.

April 29, 2023 - 10:12

Only goal of France, EU over Armenia-Azerbaijan relations is restoration of peace - FM Colonna

The only goal of France and the EU regarding the regional situation and the Armenia-Azerbaijan relations is the restoration of peace and atmosphere of trust, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna told reporters in Jermuk on April 28, ARMENPRESS reports.

April 28, 2023 - 14:35

Armenian PM, French FM agree Azerbaijan’s unilateral actions are unacceptable

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the delegation led by Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Catherine Colonna, Armradio reports.

April 28, 2023 - 11:24

At a meeting with Aliyev, French FM calls for unblocking of Lachin corridor

France encourages peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan in compliance with international law, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said after talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armradio reports.

April 27, 2023 - 16:39

Canada concerned with establishment of a checkpoint by Azerbaijan in Lachin corridor – FM

Canada is deeply concerned with the establishment of a checkpoint by Azerbaijan in the Lachin corridor, the only land connection between Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding region, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said in a statement, Armradio reports.

April 26, 2023 - 14:29

U.S. expresses deep concern over Azeri checkpoint in Lachin Corridor, calls for free movement

The United States State Department is deeply concerned about the establishment of the Azeri checkpoint on the Lachin corridor, State Department Principal Deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

April 26, 2023 - 14:28

Council of Europe bodies should have access to Lachin corridor.": The Secretary General"

The establishment of Azerbaijani checkpoint in the Lachin corridor, free movement through which was already questionable, is certainly a further deterioration of the situation in that area, Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejčinović Burić said during question time at the Parliamentary Assembly, Armradio reports.

April 25, 2023 - 15:09

Azerbaijani checkpoint in Lachin Corridor is violation of international law.": German legislator Renata Alt"

German lawmaker, Chair of the Human Rights Committee of the Bundestag (parliament of Germany) Renata Alt (FDP) has said that Azerbaijan has violated international law by setting up a checkpoint on Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

April 25, 2023 - 15:03

Ensuring Armenia-Azerbaijan cessation of hostilities continues to be of great importance to Secretary Blinken - spox

Cessation of hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan, specifically in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, continues to be of great importance to United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, State Department Principal Deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said at a press briefing on April 20, ARMENPRESS reports.

April 21, 2023 - 16:31

Political consultations between Armenia, Iran and India held in Yerevan

The first tripartite political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Iran and India took place in Yerevan today, Armradio reports.

April 20, 2023 - 18:59

Armenian, Russian FMs stress the importance of intensifying efforts towards Yerevan-Baku settlement

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed on Friday the intensification of efforts for the Azerbaijani-Armenian settlement and further diplomatic contacts. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers, Առմռադիօ ռեպօռտս․

April 14, 2023 - 18:01

Armenia, Russia hold political consultations on Iran coop

The Armenian and Russian foreign ministries held political consultations on April 11 in Yerevan on partnership in the Asia-Pacific region, cooperation with Iran, and cooperation in multilateral platforms in the Asia-Pacific, MNA reports.

April 13, 2023 - 10:57

Tehran-Baku ties of ‘utmost importance’ despite differences: Azerbaijani official

Advisor to Azerbaijan’s vice president Elchin Amirbayov has stressed the importance of good relations between his country and Iran, IRNA reports.

April 13, 2023 - 10:50

Baku regards continuation of Iran consultations as positive

The Azerbaijani side positively assesses talks with Iran and believes it important to continue the consultations. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Ayhan Hajizadeh said, MNA reports.

April 11, 2023 - 10:28

Azerbaijan set to normalize relations with Armenia: Aliyev

The work on a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia is not without its hiccups but there is no alternative to this process, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Monday after talks with his Kazakh counterpart, MNA reports.

April 11, 2023 - 10:23

Iranian delegation to visit Saudi Arabia in coming days

The Islamic Republic of Iran will send a delegation to Saudi Arabia later this week, Director General of Iran's Foreign Ministry Office for Persian Gulf Affairs Alireza Enayati announced on Sunday evening, IRNA reports.

April 10, 2023 - 10:29

Iranian, Saudi FMs hold meeting in Beijing

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, met in China a month after the two countries agreed to restore diplomatic relations under a China-brokered deal, MNA reports.

April 6, 2023 - 09:31

UAE calls for promotion of strategic relations with Iran

Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Emir of Dubai, said the promotion of bilateral and strategic relations with Iran has always been very important for the United Arab Emirates, IP reports.

March 18, 2023 - 10:57

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry delivered a note of protest to Iranian ambassador

A military aircraft belonging to the Islamic Republic of Iran made a non-stop flight along the Azerbaijan-Iran state border from the direction of Zangilan district to Bilasuvar district and backwards on March 11, 2023, from 09:44 to 10:26 (GMT+4), Azerbaijan's Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense said in a joint statement, Azerbaijani media reports.

March 13, 2023 - 14:29

Guterres' envoy: Tehran-Riyadh agreement positive development for region

Special representative of UN secretary general while referring to the recent agreement clinched between Iran and Saudi Arabia to resume bilateral ties said that the development had positive aftermaths for the entire regional countries, especially Yemen, IRNA reports.

March 13, 2023 - 10:45

Armenia, US discuss perspectives of military-technical cooperation

As part of a working visit to the United Arab Emirates, Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with Jim Hursch, Director of the Defense and Security Cooperation Agency of the US Department of Defense, Armradio reports.

February 20, 2023 - 15:04

ICRC will continue to contribute to the solution of humanitarian problems in Nagorno Karabakh – President

On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Armradio reports.

February 18, 2023 - 16:14

At the moment, there are no agreement on mutual visits to attend matches between football teams of Armenia and Turkey

Ruben Rubinyan, the special representative of Armenia in the negotiations for the normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey, summarized the results of the meeting of the foreign ministers of Armenia and Turkey in Ankara, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 16, 2023 - 11:05

Armenia, Turkey agree to restore Ani Bridge, take care of infrastructures “ahead of full opening of border”

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan reiterated Armenia’s readiness and intention for full normalization of relations and establishment of diplomatic relations and full opening of the border with Turkey, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 15, 2023 - 14:35

Iran, China ink 20 cooperation documents

Iranian and Chinese high-ranking officials inked 20 cooperation documents during Iran's President's visit to Beijing, IRNA reports.

February 15, 2023 - 10:40

Raisi trip to Beijing to consolidate China-Iran ties: Global Times

English-language Chinese newspaper Global Times has said that this week’s visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Beijing will deepen the long-running relationship and friendship between Iran and China, IRNA reports.

February 13, 2023 - 14:11

Heartwarming to see the support Armenia has provided to Turkey – Toivo Klaar

It is heartwarming to see the support Armenia has provided to Turkey, Toivo Klaar, EU’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

February 12, 2023 - 15:01

President Raisi to depart for Beijing on Monday evening

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi heading a high-ranking politico-economic delegation is to leave Tehran for Beijing on Monday evening, IRNA reports.

February 12, 2023 - 11:28

Iran, UN discuss latest situation of talks on sanctions removal

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres held a telephone conversation on the latest situation of the negotiations about the removal of the sanctions, IRNA reports.

February 10, 2023 - 14:08

Matching interests created a new situation in Armenia-Iran relations, says Ambassador

Iran and Armenia concur around principles such as the need to respect international borders, peaceful resolution of disputes, need to respect the rights and security of the peoples in the region and collective efforts for having a stable region, the Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri said at the Armenia-Iran Relations in Context of Common Interests forum dedicated to the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 9, 2023 - 19:18

There is some progress in Armenia-Turkey relations – FM Mirzoyan

Despite all the complexity of relations and realities, the Republic of Armenia extended its helping hand and expressed its readiness to provide humanitarian support to both Turkey and Syria, ARMENPRESS reports Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said during the press conference held after the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany.

February 7, 2023 - 18:56

Draft gas agreement between European Union and Azerbaijan is blow to back of Armenians: French senator

The draft gas agreement between the European Union and Azerbaijan is a blow to the back of Armenians. Bruno Retailleau, member of the French Senate, wrote about this in his Twitter, 1lurer reports.

February 5, 2023 - 18:42

Another ‘Red Flag Alert’ for Azerbaijan: Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention

The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention has issued another “Red Flag Alert” for Azerbaijan on the 53rd day of the illegal blockade of the Republics of Artsakh, 1lurer reports.

February 5, 2023 - 18:37

Iran's Shamkhani to visit Russia next week

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani will visit Russia next week, Russian special presidential envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov said on Saturday, MNA reports.

February 5, 2023 - 10:54

Iran’s negotiator: US, EU should prove commitment to JCPOA

Iran’s chief negotiator says Tehran is a claimant in talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), as the United States and the European countries have reneged on their commitments, IP reports.

February 5, 2023 - 10:39

EAEU PMs discuss implementation of digital agenda

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in the narrow-format session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, Armradio reports.

February 2, 2023 - 17:36

Baku should not take orders from Tel Aviv

In its latest inconceivable move, Azerbaijan appealed to international organizations for a condemnation of an embassy attack that Iran says is not terrorist but Azerbaijan insists on calling it a terror attack, Tehran Times reports.

February 2, 2023 - 11:29

Iran says ready to initiate new political talks with Ireland

Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the Foreign Minister of Iran, has stated that Tehran is prepared to initiate new political negotiations with Ireland, Tehran Times reports.

February 1, 2023 - 10:24

Azeri citizens receive notice to stop visiting Iran

Following an embassy attack in Tehran on Friday, Azerbaijan on Tuesday issued a travel warning to its citizens advising them against visiting Iran, TehranTimes reports.

February 1, 2023 - 10:21

Why Azerbaijan recent positions are not constructive

The attack on Baku Embassy in Tehran, despite the attacker's confession of conducting the act for personal reasons, was unfortunately followed by hasty comments by the Azeri authorities, MNA reports.

January 31, 2023 - 16:17

Video - If UN Court of Justice does not take immediate measures, Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians will face an impossible choice: Yeghishe Kirakosyan

If the Court does not act quickly, the ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh will be faced with an impossible choice, Armenia’s representative on International Legal Matter Yeghishe Kirakosyan said during the international Court of Justice hearing on the Lachin corridor, 1lurer reports.

January 30, 2023 - 17:47

With support initiative for Syunik, EU shows it opposes Azerbaijan’s aspirations – Governor

The newly-launched Resilient Syunik Team Europe Initiative will have big positive impact on the socio-economic sectors of the province and will help it become resilient, Governor of Syunik Robert Ghukasyan told ARMENPRESS.

January 30, 2023 - 14:13

Azerbaijan’s embassy in Iran suspends its work

Azerbaijan’s embassy in Tehran has suspended its work, the country's Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov said on Sunday, MNA reports.

January 30, 2023 - 14:02

Azerbaijan withdraws staff from Tehran embassy

Azerbaijan was to withdraw embassy personnel and family members from Iran on Sunday, according to Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry, Tehran Times reports.

January 30, 2023 - 10:41

Iran FM meets Turkish counterpart

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amirabdollahian met with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu Tuesday, IRNA reports.

January 18, 2023 - 10:46

Iran FM, Turkiye President meet in Ankara

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Turkiye president Recep Tayyip Erdogan met and held talks in Ankara, Turkiye, IRNA reports.

January 18, 2023 - 10:44

Humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh is textbook example of ethnic cleansing: Time

For the past five weeks, the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, sandwiched between Azerbaijan and Armenia, has been blockaded by Azerbaijan. As much of the world celebrated Christmas and New Year, over 120,000 Armenian residents of the region - the oldest continuously inhabited Armenian homeland, dotted with Armenian churches and monasteries and monuments predating the spread of Christianity to Europe by decades - were cut off from the world, Time reports.

January 13, 2023 - 14:12

There is no alternative to Iran nuclear deal : Borrell

The European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says there is no alternative to the 2015 nuclear deal, which was unilaterally abandoned by the United States three years after its conclusion, MNA reports.

December 24, 2022 - 10:41

FM: Historical relations, good basis for Iran-Belgium constructive interaction

Foreign minister said in a phone talk with his Belgian counterpart that the historical relations between Iran and Belgium are a good basis for constructive bilateral talks and interactions, IRNA reports.

December 14, 2022 - 11:09

Iran-China comprehensive cooperation meeting starts in Tehran

The meeting of the Iranian-Chinese comprehensive cooperation has kicked off at Saadabad Cultural Complex in northern Tehran, MNA reports.

December 13, 2022 - 11:24

Chinese deputy PM due in Tehran this week: Xinhua

China’s official news agency Xinhua announced on Saturday that Chinese Prime Minister Hu Chunhua is scheduled to visit the Iranian capital this week, IRNA reports.

December 12, 2022 - 11:02

In Sotk, Spanish MP urges international community to force Azerbaijan to respect the peace agenda

On a visit to Sotk, Armenia, member of the Spanish Congress of Deputies Jon Inarritu issued a call to the international community, urging them to force Azerbaijan to respect the peace agenda and to leave Armenian lands, Armradio reports.

December 3, 2022 - 16:35

Iran, China and Russia hold productive trilateral consultations in Vienna

Permanent Representative of Russia to International Organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov in a tweet on Thursday said that Iran, China, and Russia held productive trilateral consultations in Vienna, IRNA reports.

December 1, 2022 - 11:12

Polish FM hopes sanctions removal talks bear fruit

Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau has called Iran a key partner of Poland in West Asia, expressing hope that the negotiations aimed at removing the anti-Iran sanctions yield positive results, IRNA reports.

November 29, 2022 - 10:32

Iran and India confer on regional, international developments

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs met with his Indian counterpart on Thursday, discussing the most important issues of mutual interest in bilateral, regional, and international arenas, Iran Press reports.

November 27, 2022 - 13:41

Armenian Deputy PM, Iranian Ambassador discuss prospects of launching railway between the two countries

Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri, Armradio reports.

November 26, 2022 - 14:36

Iranian, Ukrainian experts meet to remove misunderstanding

Defense experts of Iran and Ukraine have held a meeting to clear up misunderstandings about use of drones in the Ukraine conflict, IRNA reports.

November 23, 2022 - 11:12

Armenia can count on France’s support: FM Colonna confirms an EU mission will be deployed along Azerbaijan border

France stands in fully in solidarity with Armenia in the face of violations of its territorial integrity, and it is acting, Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said at the National Assembly today.

October 12, 2022 - 11:04

NK, aggression against Armenia being discussed more objectively in int’l forums where Ankara and Baku don’t partake-MP

The permanent member of the Delegation of the Armenian Parliament to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Armen Gevorgyan delivered a speech on the progress of the activities of PACE Bureau and the Standing Committee

October 11, 2022 - 20:12

Iran calls for peaceful resolution of Azerbaijan-Armenia border dispute

Major General Mohammad Bagheri, who is the chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, on Monday said that the Azerbaijan Republic and Armenia should resolve their border dispute through peaceful means, IRNA reports.

October 4, 2022 - 10:57

Agreement possible if US applies realism

Iranian foreign minister says an agreement is possible if the American side adopts a realistic approach towards the JCPOA negotiations, MNA reports.

September 14, 2022 - 10:31

Syrian conflict has no military solution: Iran, Russia, Turkey

Presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey said in a joint statement on Tuesday that there could be no military solution to the Syrian conflict, IRNA reports.

July 20, 2022 - 11:48

Alen Simonyan will pay an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran next week

Vice President of the National Assembly of Armenia Hakob Arshakyan and Head of the Armenia-Iran Friendship Group Gevorg Papoyan met with the delegation led by Abbas Moqtadaye Khurasgani, First Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy of the Majlis of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

June 8, 2022 - 12:04

Observing official borders of neighbours, Iran's principled policy: Raisi

Tehran (IP): Iranian President, in a phone call with the Armenian PM on Wednesday, said the Islamic Republic of Iran considers the preservation of the region's geopolitics and international borders as principled policies."

June 2, 2022 - 12:20

Pashinyan, Raisi discuss opening of regional communications

During a phone conversation on Thursday, Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan briefed Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi on his recent meeting in Brussels with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and President of the EU Council Charles Michel, Armradio reports.

June 2, 2022 - 11:09

Iran FM calls for end of war by Ukraine, Russia

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a phone talk with his Finnish counterpart Pekka Olavi Haavisto on Sunday voiced Iran’s anti-war stand, and invited both Moscow and Kiev to end war, IRNA reports.

May 30, 2022 - 11:00

Davos (IP): Nuclear aspects of the Iran deal have been "pretty much finalized," but the talks have stumbled on non-nuclear issues, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA said Wednesday.

May 26, 2022 - 10:55

Iran FM off to Switzerland to attend Davos 2022

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Wednesday wrote letters to his counterparts in countries that host sources of the dust haze that has blanketed West Asia.

May 26, 2022 - 10:49

Issue of final status of Nagorno Karabakh fundamental for Armenia: Marukyan releases 6 points presented by Armenian side

Armenia’s Ambassador-at-large Edmon Marukyan released the 6-point proposal made by Armenia for the settlement of the relations with Azerbaijan, Armenpress reports.

May 14, 2022 - 10:45

Statements on corridors around communication routes unacceptable for us – Iranian Ambassador to Armenia

Governor of Syunik province Robert Ghukasyan received Ambassador of Iran to Armenia Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri. The meeting was also attended by Mayor of Kapan Gevorg Parsyan and head of the Syunik department of Police Alexander Mamikonyan, the Governor’s Office said, Armenpress reported.

May 1, 2022 - 11:54

Discussions on Parukh didn’t lead to common assessment – PM on Brussels meeting

YEREVAN, APRIL 7, ARMENPRESS. During the Brussels meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and European Council President Charles Michel the worsening of the security environment in Nagorno Karabakh was also addressed, particularly the incidents in Parukh, however these discussions didn’t lead to a common assessment of the situation.

April 8, 2022 - 11:18

EU committed to deepening cooperation with Armenia and Azerbaijan, to work closely in overcoming tensions – Charles Michel

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, hosted the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and the Prime Minister of the Republic 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.

April 7, 2022 - 10:51

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to form bilateral commission on delimitation by the end of April

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, the President of the European Council Charles Michel and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a trilateral meeting in Brussels.

April 7, 2022 - 10:46

'We are close to an agreement in Vienna talks': Iran FM

Tehran (ISNA) - United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian to discuss the ceasefire in Yemen and the Vienna negotiations.

April 4, 2022 - 12:19

USA welcomes expected Pashinyan-Aliyev meeting, calls to focus on humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh

YEREVAN, APRIL 1, ARMENPRESS. The United States of America welcomes the meeting of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to be held on April 6 in Brussels, ARMENPRESS reports this was mentioned in the "Twitter" post of the US mission to the OSCE.

April 2, 2022 - 11:54

Germany supports the de-escalation of tension in Artsakh and efforts of peaceful resolution of issues

YEREVAN, 1 APRIL, ARMENPRESS. Minister of Defense of Armenia Suren Papikyan on April 1 received the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Viktor Richter.

April 2, 2022 - 11:52

lack of US political decision, obstacle to agreement in Vienna: FM

Tehran (IP) - Iran's Foreign Minister in a meeting with the coordinator for nuclear talks said the lack of a US political decision to lift sanctions is an obstacle to achieving the final agreement in Vienna and it is a top priority for Iran to enjoy full economic benefits and effective lifting of sanctions.

March 28, 2022 - 18:01

EU says nuclear agreement with Iran 'very close'

TEHRAN - Josep Borrell, the European Union's top diplomat, said on Saturday that world powers and Iran were "very close" to agreement to reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.

March 27, 2022 - 13:09

EU’s Mora set to meet Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator in Tehran

TEHRAN - The European Union coordinator for nuclear talks between Iran and world powers said on Friday he will meet with Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator in Tehran on Saturday.

March 27, 2022 - 13:06

Iran serious, optimistic on Vienna talks result: FM

Beirut, IRNA – Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amirabdollahin has announced that the Islamic Republic is optimistic on the result of the Vienna talks, while it maintains seriousness in negotiations.

March 26, 2022 - 14:42

Armenia applies to ECHR over Azerbaijani violations against people of Artsakh

YEREVAN, MARCH 25, ARMENPRESS. The Representative of Armenia on international legal affairs submitted a request on March 24 to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on applying an urgent interim measure against Azerbaijan over the recent violations against the population of Artsakh.

March 25, 2022 - 15:31

Armenian FM briefs US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State on Azerbaijani provocations

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a telephone conversation with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried.

March 25, 2022 - 12:20

The US deeply concerned about Azerbaijan’s troop movement – State Department

The US is deeply concerned about gas disruptions and Azerbaijan’s troop movements, the State Department’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs said in a Twitter post.

March 25, 2022 - 12:17

Armenian President receives Iran’s Ambassador

President Vahagn Khachaturyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri.

March 23, 2022 - 17:54

Armenian FM visits NATO

Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan met with NATO First Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană in Brussels on March 17.

March 18, 2022 - 12:03

Agreement with Iran in Vienna talks nearing conclusion: IAEA chief

Tehran, IRNA - Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has declared that achieving an agreement with Iran in the Vienna talks is about to happen.

March 17, 2022 - 15:04

In case US is realistic, a good deal will be achieved: Iranian FM

"If the United States is realistic, we will finalize a good, strong and lasting agreement with the support of all negotiating parties in Vienna," the Iranian foreign minister said in a phone conversation with his Chinese counterpart.

March 16, 2022 - 13:14

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry's response to Armenian FM Mirzoyan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan responded to the interview of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, stating that "if Armenia also takes the issue of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the establishment of peace in the region seriously, it should present its concrete proposals”, ARMENPRESS reports the press service of MFA Azerbaijan told APA agency.

March 16, 2022 - 10:33

Armenia is ready to establish diplomatic relations and to the opening of the borders with Turkey,FM Mirzoyan to Anadolu Agency

On the margins of the Antalya Diplomatic forum, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had an interview with the “Anadolu” agency, which is presented below:

March 16, 2022 - 10:09

Nikol Pashinyan holds telephone conversation with Justin Trudeau

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Offic eof the Prime Minister.

March 15, 2022 - 17:22

PM Pashinyan receives EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar. .

March 15, 2022 - 17:13

Iran nuclear deal with West 'close' to finalized: Sherman

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Claiming that the 'onus' is on Iran to decide whether it wants to comply with never obtaining, using a nuclear weapon, US Deputy Secretary of State said that Iran nuclear deal with the West is' close' to being finalized.

March 14, 2022 - 12:37

Zelensky: Kiev Needs to Agree on Presidential Meeting at Next Round of Talks with Russia

TEHRAN (FNA)- Representatives of Ukrainian and Russian delegations must agree on a meeting between the presidents of two countries during their upcoming talks, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said on Monday.

March 14, 2022 - 12:06

We reaffirmed readiness to normalize relations without preconditions - Mirzoyan about the meeting with Turkish FM

YEREVAN, 12 MARCH, ARMENPRESS. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan announced that during the meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu within the framework of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, they both reaffirmed their readiness to continue the process of normalization of relations without preconditions, ARMENPRESS reports Mirzoyan told the rpeorter after the meeting.

March 13, 2022 - 09:55

Azerbaijan taking advantage of situation in Ukraine to escalate tensions on Armenia border and in Artsakh – Ambassador

Azerbaijan is taking advantage of the situation in Ukraine, trying to escalate the situation near the border with Armenia and in Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), Armenia’s Ambassador to Greece Tigran Mkrtchyan said in an interview with TV100 Thessaloniki.

March 13, 2022 - 09:41

EU fully supports Armenian-Turkish normalization – Toivo Klaar

The EU full supports normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey, EU’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar said in a Twitter post.

March 13, 2022 - 09:05

Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Turkey meet in Antalya

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu held a meeting with his in Antalya on Saturday, Anadolu agency reports.

March 12, 2022 - 16:26

Armenian FM briefs EU’s Borrell on ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan

On the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Josep Borrell.

March 12, 2022 - 16:24

Amirabdollahian: War no solution to crises anywhere in world

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian stated that war is no solution to crises anywhere in the world including in Ukraine or the Vienna talks about Iran's nuclear program.

March 12, 2022 - 08:03

Borrell reports 'pause' in Vienna talks due to 'external factors'

The EU's top diplomat announced a pause to the ongoing 8th round of the Vienna sanctions removal talks was needed due to "external factors."

March 12, 2022 - 07:59

FY2022 Omnibus bill calls for $45m aid to Armenia and $2m for the Republic of Artsakh

The U.S. House of Representatives passed an Omnibus Appropriations Bill wrapping up Fiscal Year 2022 spending that calls for “not less than” $45 million for Armenia and $2 million for humanitarian demining in Artsakh, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).

March 10, 2022 - 14:34

New resolution in European Parliament calls on Azerbaijan to protect Armenian cultural heritage in Nagorno Karabakh

YEREVAN, MARCH 9, ARMENPRESS. A new resolution has been put into circulation in the European Parliament, which condemns the destruction of cultural heritage in Nagorno Karabakh and calls on Azerbaijan to protect the Armenian cultural heritage in Nagorno Karabakh.

March 10, 2022 - 08:24

Nikol Pashinyan, Charles Michel hold informal meeting in Paris

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had an informal meeting with European Council President Charles Michel in Paris.

March 10, 2022 - 08:22

Video - Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Macron meet at the Élysée Palace

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace.

March 10, 2022 - 08:19

Azerbaijan continues to violate international humanitarian law, Armenian envoy tells UN Human Rights Council

In an address to the UN Human Rights Council, Armenia’s Permanent Representative Andranik Hovhannisyan expressed grave concern about non-compliance of Azerbaijan with its international obligations in the context of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

March 9, 2022 - 17:51

PM Pashinyan arrives in France on working visit

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Paris, France on a working visit.

March 9, 2022 - 10:09

All conditions in place for Armenians willing to return from Ukraine – MP

All conditions are in place for Armenian citizens in Ukraine willing to return to homeland via the countries bordering Ukraine, MP Eduard Aghajanyan told a parliamentary briefing today.

March 7, 2022 - 13:23

IAEA-AEOI joint statement to outline next steps: Grossi

Vienna, IRNA - Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has underlined that a joint statement by the UN nuclear watchdog and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) will outline future steps for cooperation.

March 6, 2022 - 12:18

JCPOA impossible to materialize in absence of comprehensive IAEA-Iran agreement: Grossi

Tehran, IRNA - Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi announced here on Saturday that he sees no possibility for a comprehensive deal, like the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), if his organization and Iran fail to reach a mutual understanding about the Safeguards Agreement issues.

March 5, 2022 - 14:30

The discussion of the second meeting of the Armenian and Turkish special representatives was much more specific

YEREVAN, MARCH 2, ARMENPRESS. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan positively assesses the second meeting of the Armenian and Turkish special representatives held in Geneva.

March 3, 2022 - 11:30

Our hope is that diplomacy will be able to silence the artillery - Pashinyan on the events in Ukraine

YEREVAN, 2 MARCH, ARMENPRESS. Yerevan hopes that the Russian-Ukrainian talks will yield results, that diplomacy will be able to silence the artillery, ARMENPRESS reports PM Pashinyan said.

March 3, 2022 - 11:23

FM Spox to US: Iran 'will not wait forever'

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh in a message referred to US threatening to pull out of the talks, saying, "Iran is willing, but will not wait forever."

March 2, 2022 - 14:04

Pashinyan, Macron discuss situation around Nagorno Karabakh over phone

YEREVAN, MARCH 1, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, the PM’s Office reports.

March 1, 2022 - 18:42

Iran top nuclear negotiator to leave for Vienna on Sunday night

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani is to leave for Vienna on Sunday night.

February 27, 2022 - 17:39

PM Pashinyan holds phone talk with Vladimir Putin

A telephone conversation took place between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on February 26.

February 27, 2022 - 10:30

Armenian ready to accept compatriots, other refugees from Ukraine – MFA

Citizens of the Republic of Armenia who intend to return to Armenia from Ukraine, crossing the borders of Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova, will not need to obtain a visa in advance, the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ informs.

February 27, 2022 - 10:21

Dialogue, diplomacy necessary for ending conflicts: Iran Gov't spokesman

Tehran, IRNA – The spokesman for Iranian Government said on Friday that being faithful to the international and humanitarian rights and relying on dialogue and diplomacy are necessary for bringing conflicts to a halt.

February 26, 2022 - 12:45

Iran FM calls on Hungary to help transport Iranians residing in Ukraine

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian called on Hungary to help facilitate the process of transportation of the Iranians residing in Ukraine to their homeland.

February 26, 2022 - 12:43

Iran nationals can receive Romanian visa to leave Ukraine

Tehran, IRNA - Iran's embassy in Romania has announced that Iranian nationals residing in Ukraine can apply for visa at Romanian diplomatic missions in Ukraine.

February 26, 2022 - 12:41

FM: Iran seeking help from Ukraine's neighbors for safe exit of its nationals

Tehran- IRNA- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a telephone conversation with his Slovak counterpart Ivan Korcok announced Tehran's readiness to expand cooperation in all fields with Bratislava.

February 26, 2022 - 12:40

France stands with Armenia stronger than ever - Secretary of State for Europe and Foreign Affairs

YEREVAN, 24 FEBRUARY, ARMENPRESS. An Armenian-French forum will be held in Paris in the near future under the auspices of the French President, which will open new perspectives for the Armenian youth and will contribute to the strengthening of the Armenian-French bilateral ties, ARMENPRESS reports Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, Secretary of State for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France said during the event dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Armenia-France diplomatic relations, congratulating the two countries on the important anniversary.

February 25, 2022 - 14:27

Armenia, France mark 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations

YEREVAN, 23 FEBRUARY, ARMENPRESS. Armenia and France today, on February 24, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, ARMENPRESS reports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia announced ton Twitter.

February 25, 2022 - 14:25

The ultimate goal is to achieve full normalization: Armenia, Turkey representatives meet in Vienna

Special Representatives for the normalization process between Armenia and Turkey – the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia Ruben Rubinyan and Ambassador Serdar Kilic – held a meeting today in Vienna today, the Armenian Foreign Ministry informs.

February 24, 2022 - 17:19

Iran's Embassy in Ukraine asks Iranians for immediate departure

Kyiv (IP) - Due to the recent Russian attack on Ukraine and the restrictions announced by the Ukrainian government, the Iranian Embassy in Kyiv asked all Iranians residing and students to use every opportunity to leave Ukraine.

February 24, 2022 - 13:42

EU to hit Russia with new sanctions

European Union leaders will impose new sanctions on Russia, freezing its assets, halting access of its banks to the European financial market and targeting “Kremlin interests” over its “barbaric attack” on Ukraine, senior officials said on Thursday.

February 24, 2022 - 13:26

Armenian Embassy in Ukraine in constant touch with Armenian citizens

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 24, ARMENPRESS. The Embassy of Armenia in Ukraine released a statement today, informing that it maintains permanent contact with the Armenian citizens.

February 24, 2022 - 10:32

Turkey envoy discusses normalization with Armenia with Patriarch Sahak II

Turkey-Armenia Special Representative for normalization with Armenia, Ambassador Serdar Kilic paid a courtesy visit to the Armenian Patriarchate on Tuesday, February 22, and met with His Beatitude Patriarch Sahak II.

February 24, 2022 - 09:57

Turkey to take further steps for improved ties with Armenia: Erdogan

Turkey is ready to take further steps in improving relations with Armenia and establishing a regional cooperation platform in the Caucasus as long as Yerevan is determined to continue the normalization process that started with the appointment of special representatives, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday.

February 23, 2022 - 16:57

A draft resolution on the termination of diplomatic relations with Russia has been submitted to the Rada

YEREVAN, 21 FEBRUARY, ARMENPERESS. Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada Deputy Oleksiy Honcharenko has submitted to the parliament a draft decision to suspend diplomatic relations with Russia, ARMENPRESS reports, Ria Novosti informs.

February 23, 2022 - 10:58

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister calls for the inclusion of Ukraine in the EU

YEREVAN, 21 FEBRUARY, ARMENPERESS. It is time to grant Ukraine EU membership, ARMENPRESS reports "RIA Novosti" informs, referring to the statement of Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

February 23, 2022 - 10:54

EU sanctions 351 Russian lawmakers who voted to recognize the independence of Donetsk and Lugansk

The European Union has agreed to sanction the 351 members of the State Duma who voted in favor of Russia’s recognition of Donetsk and Lugansk, Euronews reports.

February 23, 2022 - 10:46

Recognition of Donetsk and Lugansk not on Armenia’s agenda

Recognition of Donets and Lugansk is not on Armenia’s agenda, Spokesperson for the Armenian Ministry of foreign Affairs Vahan Hunanyan said in comments to Armenpress.

February 23, 2022 - 10:32

War is not a solution: MEP calls for negotiations under the auspices of Minsk Group Co-Chairs

War is not a solution, Member of the European Parliament Marina Kaljurand said, addressing the sitting of the EuroNest Parliamentary Assembly in Yerevan. She noted that the European Parliament has not recognized the results of war.

February 22, 2022 - 17:02

Azerbaijani MPs trying to convince themselves the conflict is over – Arman Yeghoyan

Azerbaijani MPs are trying to convince themselves that the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is over, Armenian MP Arman Yeghoyan said at the sitting of the EuroNest Parliamentary Assembly in Yerevan.

February 22, 2022 - 17:00

EU should make a targeted assessment of Azerbaijan and Turkey – MP Anna Grigoryan

The European Union should make a targeted assessment of Azerbaijan and Turkey, member of the Armenian National Assembly Anna Grigoryan said, addressing the EuroNewst Parliamentary Assembly.

February 22, 2022 - 16:57

Armenia has returned all POWs and expects the same from Azerbaijan, MP tells Euronest PA

The first agenda item Armenia has is the de-blocking of communications in the South Caucasus, head of Armenia’s delegation to EuroNest Parliamentary Assembly Maria Karapetyan said at the Assembly’s sitting in Yerevan.

February 22, 2022 - 13:59

Putin signs decrees on recognition of sovereignty of Donetsk and Lugansk

Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed decrees on recognition of the sovereignty of the self-proclaimed People’s Republics of Donets and Lugansk.

February 22, 2022 - 10:22

Biden responds with sanctions as Putin recognizes Donetsk and Lugansk

US President Joe Biden has signed an Executive Order to respond to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s action to recognize the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics (DNR and LNR) as “independent states.

February 22, 2022 - 10:21

Reactions as Russia recognizes the independence of Donetsk and Lugansk

International leaders are reacting to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize the independence of the self-proclaimed People’s Republics of Donets and Lugansk.

February 22, 2022 - 10:18

Iran awaiting US, Europe decisions: Spox

Tehran, IRNA – The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced here on Monday that the talks have remarkably progressed and that Iran is waiting for decisions from the United States and the Europe.

February 21, 2022 - 14:20

Putin, Biden “in principle” accept Macron’s summit proposal

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have accepted the principle of French President Emmanual Macron’s proposal to hold a summit in Paris, Elysee Palace reports.

February 21, 2022 - 10:44

Macron and Putin agree to ‘intensify diplomacy’ over Ukraine crisis

Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin have agreed to “intensify” diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis over Ukraine, France and Russia said on Sunday following a phone call between the two presidents.

February 21, 2022 - 10:40

US, West responsible for possible failure of Vienna talks

Blaming the US and its Western allies for any possible failure of the Vienna talks, the Iranian Foreign Minister in an interview with CNN stressed that the Iranian delegation is working with optimism and seriousness to reach a "Good Agreement".

February 20, 2022 - 11:09

Armenia, Iran FMs discuss bilateral relations, regional security issues

On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting with Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amir Abdollahian in Munich,

February 20, 2022 - 10:30

Armenian FM to attend Munich Security Conference

Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan will leave for Munich today to participate in the 58th Munich Security Conference.

February 19, 2022 - 13:54

Armenian FM meets with German businessmen in Munich

On February 18, The Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting with German businessmen in Munich.

February 19, 2022 - 13:51

MEPs urge release of Armenian POWs, call for Minsk Group’s swift return to its mediating role

The OSCE Minsk Group remains the only internationally recognized format for the resolution of the Karabakh conflict, Members of the European parliament said in a resolution on the Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2021.

February 18, 2022 - 10:50

A U.S.-Iranian deal to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers

Envoys from Iran, Russia, China, Britain, France, Germany, the European Union and United States are still negotiating details of the draft accord amid Western warnings that time is running out before the original deal becomes obsolete. Delegates say much of the text is settled but some thorny issues remain.

February 18, 2022 - 10:42

It is time for West to make serious decision: Iran’s senior diplomat

Participants in the Vienna talks have advanced closer to an agreement on the Iran nuclear deal than ever, the head of Iran’s delegation said on Wednesday, stressing "It is time for the West to make a serious decision."

February 17, 2022 - 11:46

Armenia, Brazil celebrate 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 17, ARMENPRESS. Armenia and Brazil are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

February 17, 2022 - 10:31

Normalization with Turkey discussed at Armenia’s Foreign Ministry

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan met with the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Special Representative for the Armenia-Turkey normalization process Ruben Rubinyan, representatives of the scientific and expert community.

February 17, 2022 - 10:28

US Ambassador to Turkey comments on the process of normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations

YEREVAN, 15 FEBRUARY, ARMENPRESS. The US Ambassador to Turkey Jeff Flake gave an interview to the Turkish state news agency “Anadolu”, during which commented on the process of normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations, ARMENPRESS reports, the Turkish “Anadolu” news agency reports.

February 16, 2022 - 11:46

Armenia Not Evacuating Embassy In Ukraine

Armenia indicated on Monday that it has no plans yet to follow the example of Western nations and evacuate its diplomatic missions in Ukraine despite the looming threat of a Russian invasion.

February 15, 2022 - 11:30

PM, Pashinyan, EU Special Representative discuss 2.6 billion euro investment package for Armenia

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar. The Head of the European Union Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Andrea Victorin was also present at the meeting.

February 14, 2022 - 14:29

Japan calls on its citizens to immediately leave Ukraine

YEREVAN, 11 FEBRUARY, ARMENPRESS. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan made a decision to increase the level of threat of being present in the territory of Ukraine to the maximum – the forth level, and called on its citizens to immediately leave that country, ARMENPRESS reports, citing “Izvestia”, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan announced.

February 12, 2022 - 11:07

Joe Biden says US citizens should leave Ukraine now

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 11, ARMENPRESS. US President Joe Biden has called on all American citizens remaining in Ukraine to leave the country immediately, citing increased threats of Russian military action, BBC reports.

February 11, 2022 - 13:06

California establishes sister state relationship with Armenia’s Syunik

On February 10, 2022, the California State Senate passed ACR 105, a resolution backed by the ANCA-WR, that establishes a sister-state relationship between the State of California and the Province of Syunik. ACR 105 was first introduced by Assemblymember Chris Holden and was passed by the CA Assembly on September 2, 2021.

February 11, 2022 - 11:49

Armenian PM congratulates Iranian leaders on 43rd anniversary of the victory of Islamic Revolution

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei and President Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.

February 11, 2022 - 11:38

30 years of diplomatic ties: Iran is Armenia’s 3rd top trading partner

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 10, ARMENPRESS. Armenia and Iran are marking the 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations.

February 10, 2022 - 10:54

Macron arrives in Ukraine for talks with Zelensky

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 8, ARMENPRESS. French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Ukraine to meet with President Vladimir Zelensky, the French Ambassador to Kiev Etienne de Poncins said.

February 9, 2022 - 10:30

Armenian Ambassador meets with US Congressman Jim Costa

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 8, ARMENPRESS. On February 7th Lilit Makunts, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, met with member of House Foreign Relations Committee, Congressman Jim Costa (D–CA), the Armenian Embassy said in a statement on social media.

February 9, 2022 - 10:28

Blinken, Cavusoglu discuss Armenia-Turkey normalization

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, the Department of State reports.

February 9, 2022 - 10:17

Putin, Macron reaffirms the importance of OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs’ activity

During talks in Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed the role of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs.

February 8, 2022 - 13:25

US Commission on International Religious Freedom condemns Baku’s plans to erase Armenian inscriptions from churches

Chairwoman of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Chair Nadine Maenza has expressed concern over Azerbaijan’s intention to erase Armenian inscriptions from churches.

February 8, 2022 - 13:23

A challenge to UN Court: Yerevan condemns Baku’s plans to destroy the identity of Armenian churches

Armenia has strongly condemned the February 3 statement by Azerbaijani Minister of Culture Anar Kerimov on establishment of a working group to destroy the identity of the Armenian religious, historical and cultural monuments under the control of Azerbaijan and to change their identity.

February 8, 2022 - 13:20

NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative refers to the return of Armenian POWs

YEREVAN, 7 FEBRUARY, ARMENPRESS. Special Representative of NATO Secretary General for the Caucasus and Central Asia Javier Colomnina highlighted the return of Armenian prisoners of war to Armenia, mentioning that NATO supports the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

February 8, 2022 - 10:31

OSCE Chairman-in-Office welcomes the release of eight Armenian captives

OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau has welcomed the release of eight Armenian prisoners of war.

February 8, 2022 - 10:25

Macron thanks diplomats and soldiers who participated in the operation of returning eight Armenian detainees

French President Emmanuel Macron has thanked diplomats and soldiers who participated in the operation of returning eight Armenian detainees.

February 8, 2022 - 10:21

Another sign of positive development: EU’s Charles Michel on release of eight Armenian POWs

The release by Azerbaijan and reparation to Armenia of 8 Armenian detainees is another sign of positive developments following the meeting with the President of France Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President oft the European Council Charles Michel said in a Twitter post.

February 8, 2022 - 10:19

Iranian FM hails 30th anniversary of Tehran-Yerevan diplomatic relations

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian sent a message to his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan to congratulate the 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Tehran and Yerevan.

February 7, 2022 - 14:12

United Kingdom doesn’t view Nagorno Karabakh conflict as resolved – Ambassador Gallagher’s interview to ARMENPRESS

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS. The United Kingdom doesn’t view the Nagorno Karabakh conflict as resolved and wants to see a comprehensive peace settlement reached as soon as possible, on the basis of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs’ Basic Principles, the UK Ambassador to Armenia H.E. John Gallagher said in an interview with ARMENPRESS conducted on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and the United Kingdom.

February 7, 2022 - 10:55

Rep. Krishnamoorthi condemns Armenian massacres in Azerbaijan, demands release of POWs

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8th District) has condemned Azerbaijan’s brutal attacks against Armenian civilians in Sumgait, Baku, Kirovabad, and Maragha and demanded accountability for their crimes, reports the ARmenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

February 5, 2022 - 12:55

UK, Armenia work to finalize Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement – Ambassador Gallagher

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 4, ARMENPRESS. The UK government is currently engaging with the Armenian government to finalise a UK-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement, encompassing the full breadth of bilateral issues, the UK Ambassador to Armenia H.E. John Gallagher said in an interview with ARMENPRESS.

February 5, 2022 - 10:44

PM Pashinyan’s visit to Turkey not being considered – MFA

Prime Minisyer Nikol Pashinyan’s visit to Turkey is not being discussed, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vahsn Hunanyan says.

February 5, 2022 - 10:22

Pentagon does not rule out sending US troops to Ukraine

YEREVAN, 2 FEBRUARY, ARMENPRESS. The Pentagon has not ruled out the possibility that additional US forces in Europe could be sent to Ukraine to assist in the evacuation, ARMENPRESS reports Pentagon representative John Kirby said during a briefing on February 2.

February 3, 2022 - 10:59

Law-enforcement bodies of Armenia and Georgia to strengthen cooperation

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia Vakhtang Gomelauri. RA Police Chief Vahe Ghazaryan was present at the meeting.

February 3, 2022 - 10:56

Armenia yet to make decision on participation in Antalya Diplomacy Forum – FM

Armenia is yet to make decision on participation in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at a joint press conference with Alexander Schallenberg, Austria’s Federal Minister for European and International Affairs.

February 2, 2022 - 15:13

Armenia reiterates commitment to normalization with Turkey without preconditions

Armenia believes that the border with Turkey should open and diplomatic relations between the two countries must be established without any precondition, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at a joint press conference with Alexander Schallenberg, Austria’s Federal Minister for European and International Affairs

February 2, 2022 - 15:08

Biden’s National Security Adviser discusses Armenia-Turkey relations with Erdogan’s Spokesperson

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone with Dr. Ibrahim Kalin, Spokesperson and Chief Advisor to the President of Turkey, NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne said in a statement.

February 2, 2022 - 15:06

United States urges Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine border

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 1, ARMENPRESS. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held their latest call on Tuesday where the US urged Russia to immediately withdraw troops from Ukraine’s border, the US State Department said.

February 2, 2022 - 11:22

Austrian FM to visit Armenia

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 1, ARMENPRESS. Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria Alexander Schallenberg will arrive in Armenia on a working visit on February 2, the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported.

February 2, 2022 - 11:17

United Kingdom supports the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship – Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan held a phone conversation with Chris Heaton-Harris, Minister for European Neighbourhood and the Americas of the UK.

February 2, 2022 - 11:10

Armenia, Germany celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations

On this day 30 years ago Armenia and Germany established diplomatic relations, continuously evolving and expanding close cooperation in the spheres of mutual interest.

February 1, 2022 - 10:37

Armenia and Canada united by strong ties and common values – MFA

Despite the geographical distance, Armenia and Canada are united by strong ties and common approaches based on the common values of democracy, protection of human rights and the rule of law, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

February 1, 2022 - 10:31

Germany's Greens elect new party leaders, one Iranian

Iranian-born foreign policy expert Omid Nouripour and outspoken feminist Ricarda Lang and were elected as the new leaders of Germany's Green Party. The two previous leaders, Habeck and Baerbock, are now senior government ministers.

January 30, 2022 - 15:48

Raisi, Macron confer on mutual relations and Vienna talks over phone

Tehran (IP) - In a phone conversation, the Iranian President and his French counterpart discussed strategies to strengthen bilateral relations, regional issues and the latest status of Vienna talks.

January 30, 2022 - 14:33

Armenia and the Netherlands celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations

Armenia and the Netherlands are celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

January 30, 2022 - 14:27

French, German FMs to visit Ukraine

YEREVAN, JANUARY 29, ARMENPRESS. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says he will visit Ukraine together with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock.

January 30, 2022 - 10:41

Ambassador Nina Hachigian appointed to U.S. Department of Defense Policy Board

Ambassador Nina Hachigian, who serves as the City of Los Angeles’ Deputy Mayor for International Affairs, has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Defense Policy Board, reports the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).

January 30, 2022 - 10:28

Estonia first to ratify Armenia-EU Common Aviation Agreement

Estonia has ratified the Armenia-EU Common Aviation Agreement, becoming the first EU member state to do so, the Armenian Mission to the EU informs.

January 29, 2022 - 10:15

US Embassy congratulates Armenia on Army Day, expresses gratitude for partnership

The US Embassy in Yerevan has congratulated Armenia on Army Day.

January 28, 2022 - 17:23

P4+1, Iran finalizing Vienna talks text on removal of sanctions

Top negotiators of P4+1 and Iran met on Wednesday night to finalize the text of the intensive diplomatic negotiations in Vienna.

January 27, 2022 - 14:10

Heads of parliaments of Armenia, Georgia discuss issues of parliamentary cooperation

YEREVAN, 26 JANUARY, ARMENPRESS. The President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Alen Simonyan had a telephone conversation with the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili on January 26.

January 27, 2022 - 11:34

US Ambassador visits Foreign Ministry of Russia

YEREVAN, 26 JANUARY, ARMENPRESS. US Ambassador to Moscow John Sullivan arrived at the Russian Foreign Ministry on January 26 at 19:30 local time, ARMENPRESS reports the correspondent of TASS said.

January 27, 2022 - 11:32

The United States sends its written response to Russia on security guarantees. Bloomberg

YEREVAN, 26 JANUARY, ARMENPRESS. The United States has sent to Russia a written response to the Russian offer on security guarantees, ARMENPRESS reports Bloomberg correspondent Jennifer Jacobs reported.

January 27, 2022 - 11:30

Video - Ambassador Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri calls for higher awareness between Armenians and Iranians

YEREVAN, JANUARY 27, ARMENPRESS. Armenians and Iranians - two neighbors and friendly nations having millennia-old historical ties - are marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between their modern states – the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

January 27, 2022 - 11:27

Armenia, Luxembourg keen to promote political dialogue

On a working visit to Luxembourg, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting with the Foreign Minister of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn.

January 27, 2022 - 11:18

Prospects for California-Syunik cooperation discussed

Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian had a discussion with California State Assemblymember Chris Holden regarding launching of an institutionalized cooperation between California and Syunik.

January 27, 2022 - 10:59

Over 40 legislators urge Biden to reject Erdogan’s request for F-16 jets

A coalition of ethnic, faith-based, and civic groups representing Americans from across the nation are urging Members of Congress to cosign a bipartisan letter, led by Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Hellenic American Caucus Co-Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), calling on the Biden Administration to reject Turkish President Erdogan’s request to purchase next-generation F-16 fighter jets and upgrade kits for their current fleet.

January 26, 2022 - 14:11

Rep. Pallone urges State Department to take action to ensure release of Armenian POWs

Congressman Frank Pallone has urged the US Department of State to use diplomatic tools to ensure the release of Armenian prisoners of war.

January 26, 2022 - 14:09

Open borders between Armenia and European Union to “further develop partnership” – FM

YEREVAN, JANUARY 26, ARMENPRESS. Open borders between Armenia and the European Union will further develop partnership and promote people-to-people contacts, Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan tweeted during his visit to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

January 26, 2022 - 12:32

The NATO is not ready to stand back from the fundamental principles of the alliance. Secretary General

YEREVAN, 25 JANUARY, ARMENPRESS. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that the NATO is not ready to go for compromises on the basic principles of the alliance with Russia, ARMENPRESS reports, “RIA NOVOSTI” writes citing TB television centre.

January 26, 2022 - 12:11

5 countries evacuate their diplomats from Ukraine amid rising tensions with Russia

YEREVAN, 25 JANUARY, ARMENPRESS. Amid rising military and political tensions in Ukraine, five countries - the United States, the UK, Germany, Canada and Australia - have announced the decision to evacuate some of their diplomats and their families from Ukraine.

January 26, 2022 - 12:08

US could sanction Putin if Russia “invades Ukraine,” Biden says

US President Joe Biden says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia “invades Ukraine,” the BBC reports.

January 26, 2022 - 11:54

Armenian Foreign Minister visited the University of Luxembourg

On January 25, within the framework of the official visit to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Foreign Minister of Armenia accompanied by University’s Rector Stéphane Pallage made a tour at the University of Luxembourg and got acquainted with the research and educational system of the institute. Minister Mirzoyan held a meeting with the University administration and faculty.

January 26, 2022 - 11:52

Armenian FM visits Schengen Agreement Monument in Luxembourg

On an official visit to Luxembourg, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan visited the Schengen Agreement Monument.

January 26, 2022 - 11:48

US repeats it's willing to meet Iran directly on nuclear, other issues

The United States on Monday repeated that it remains open to meeting with Iranian officials directly to discuss the nuclear agreement 2015 and other issues.

January 25, 2022 - 14:01

Opening of regional communications to give Armenia rail access to Russia, Europe, Iran, China – PM

If it manages to open the communications in the region, including the Armenia-Turkey border, Armenia will get a railway connection with Russia, Europe, Iran, China with all ensuing economic consequences, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at an online press conference today.

January 25, 2022 - 10:28

Armenia could accept invitation to participate in Antalya Diplomacy Forum

It is very likely that Armenia will accept the invitation to participate in the Antalya Democracy Forum, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at an online press conference today.

January 25, 2022 - 10:23

Normalization of relations and opening of Armenian-Turkish border would be logical – PM Pashinyan

The first round of talks between Armenia and Turkey was actually an opening stage, where the parties get acquainted with each other, hold discussions on technical issues and an atmosphere is being shaped, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during an online press conference today.

January 25, 2022 - 10:21

Armenia, Austria celebrate 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations

YEREVAN, JANAURY 24, ARMENPRESS. Armenia and Austria are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

January 24, 2022 - 11:25

US orders families of embassy staff to leave Ukraine

The US has ordered the relatives of its embassy staff in Ukraine to leave amid rising tension in the region.

January 24, 2022 - 11:13

Armenia values UN support to the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs format

Armenia values the consistent support of the UN and the Secretary-General to the central role of the internationally mandated format of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs in promoting comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Armenia’s Permanent representative to the UN Mher Margaryan said during the discussion of the Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization.

January 23, 2022 - 11:24

FM Mirzoyan, EU delegation members discuss steps to raise level of security on Armenian- Azerbaijani border

YEREVAN, JANUARY 21, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan received today the delegation of the European Union’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar and representative of the French presidency at the Council of the EU Isabelle Dumont, the foreign ministry reports.

January 21, 2022 - 14:05

Armenian FM invited to attend Antalya Diplomacy Forum, decision on participation yet to be made – MFA

Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has received an invitation to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum this year, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vahan Hunanyan confirmed to Armenpress.

January 21, 2022 - 11:18

US Congressmen deeply concerned about the fate of Armenian prisoners of war

The delegation led by Speaker of the Armenian National Assembly Alen Simonyan met with the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the US House of Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Reps. Brad Sherman and Chris Smith.

January 21, 2022 - 11:14

Turkey, Armenia mull further steps for ‘full’ normalization: Cavusoglu

Turkey and Armenia will discuss what further steps can be taken after the resumption of charter flights as part of an ongoing process for the normalization of ties, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said, Hurriyet Daily News reports.

January 21, 2022 - 11:11

It is not time to give up negotiations with Iran: Biden

Washington (IP) - US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that it is "not time to give up" on talks with Iran regarding the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

January 20, 2022 - 14:00