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Armenian military denies Azerbaijani accusations on opening fire

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 12:00, 12 May, 2022

YEREVAN, MAY 12, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian Ministry of Defense denied Azerbaijan’s accusations on opening fire at the border.

“The Azerbaijani ministry of defense, continuing the practice of spreading disinformation about the border situation, released a statement according to which in the evening of May 11 the units of the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire at the Azerbaijani military positions located in the eastern section of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border”, the Armenian defense ministry said in a statement.

“This information has nothing to do with the reality”, the ministry said, adding that the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border is relatively stable and is under the full control of the Armenian Armed Forces.

Mirzoyan and Bayramov presented approaches of Yerevan and Baku on regional peace and security at CIS Foreign Ministers Council in Dushanbe

Alex Jidarian
ARMINFO
Armenia –
Marianna Mkrtchyan

ArmInfo.On May 13, in the capital of Tajikistan – Dushanbe, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan participated in the session of the Council of  Foreign Ministers of the CIS member states.

According to the press service of the RA MFA, during the meeting,  held in a narrow, then in an expanded format, the CIS Foreign  Ministers exchanged views on issues of mutual interest on the  regional and international agenda, touched upon the prospects of  strengthening cooperation within the CIS. The further dimensions of  the organization’s activities were discussed.

During the session, Minister Mirzoyan also referred to the trilateral  meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan  held on May 12, expressing hope that it would be a step towards  establishing peace and stability in the region. He reiterated  Armenia’s commitment to the implementation of the agreements reached  within the statements of November 9, 2022, January 11, 2021 and  November 26, 2021.

Ararat Mirzoyan presented the position of the Armenian side on the  comprehensive settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and in  this regard emphasized the promotion of the peace process under the  mandate of the OSCE Minsk Group Co- Chairmanship.

The CIS Foreign Ministers considered the report of multilevel  consultations program between the foreign ministries within the CIS  for 2021, refered to the list of scientific projects on the priority  areas of basic research of the participating countries. The decision  on granting the Silk Road International University of Tourism the  status of a basic organization of the CIS member states in the field  of tourism and other documents were agreed. A decision was made on  the “CIS Youth Capital” international project, aimed at intensifying  the cooperation of the CIS member states to create conditions for the  promotion of youth potential.

Meanwhile, according to Baku media, the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister,  in his turn, presenting the meeting participants about the  post-conflict situation in the region, assured that the conflict  remained in the past, and at present the main task of Azerbaijan is  to “restore the liberated territories”, ensure long-term peace and  stability by opening economic and communication ties. The minister  stressed Azerbaijan’s readiness to normalize relations with Armenia,  including the signing of a peace treaty and the start of the border  delimitation process. He stated that in this regard, steps were taken  to start the negotiation process on a peace agreement, and the  chairpersons and the format of the national commissions for the  delimitation of borders between the two countries were determined.

Shushi in captivity again, like hundreds of sanctuaries and settlements being vandalized by Azerbaijan – Artsakh President

Alex Jidarian
Public Radio of Armenia
May 9 2022

Artsakh’s President Arayik Harutyunyan has issued a message on the occasion of the Victory Day, the Liberation of Shushi and the formation of the Armed Forces of Artsakh. The message reads:

Dear compatriots,
Dear veterans of the Great Patriotic and Artsakh Liberation Wars,
Respected generals, officers, and soldiers of the Defense Army,

May 9 has left its mark in the history of the Armenian people as a symbol of its freedom-loving and indomitable spirit, courage and heroism, boundless love for the Motherland, devotion, and self-sacrifice.

During the Great Patriotic War, our ancestors, along with other peoples of the Soviet Union, fought selflessly against fascism, the greatest evil against mankind. We are proud that Artsakh has also had a significant contribution to carving the victory, every third of its population went to the front, giving numerous heroes of the USSR, marshals, admirals, and commanders.

The future generations continued the heroic traditions of their ancestors, building a regular army from volunteer groups 30 years ago, successfully carrying out the military operation in Shushi, and liberating the ancient Armenian fortress town.

However, today Shushi is in captivity again, like hundreds of our sanctuaries and settlements, which are being destroyed and vandalized by Azerbaijan. Their goal is to completely eliminate the Armenian trace and the Armenians themselves, violating all the norms and principles of international law.

These days the security of Artsakh is ensured by the Russian peacekeeping contingent together with our Defense Army. We are deeply grateful to our friends for being by the people of Artsakh and for supporting us in every way.

On behalf of the authorities of the Artsakh Republic and on my own behalf I extend my heartfelt congratulations on these precious and cherished holidays and pay my respects to the memory of all our martyrs who dedicated their lives to the defense of the Motherland, to their families and relatives. For the sake of the sacred memory of our heroic grandfathers, fathers, and sons, and for the sake of the generations to come, Artsakh must always be Armenian and impregnable.

Eternal honor and glory to all the devotees of the Motherland!

Official: Armenia, Azerbaijan haven’t discussed issue of enclaves

Alex Jidarian
PanARMENIAN
Armenia – May 5 2022
May 5, 2022 – 17:36 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – Armenia and Azerbaijan have not discussed the issue of enclaves so far, Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council Armen Grigoryan told reporters on Thursday, May 5.

“So far, the issue of enclaves has not been raised, from either side. Both sides are silent on the matter, the issue has not been discussed yet,” Grigoryan said.

“Our hope for a possible solution is that Armenia leaves its enclave to Azerbaijan, while those of Azerbaijan, which are in the territory of Armenia, remain to Armenia.”

Protesters in Armenia up pressure for PM Pashinyan’s resignation. Video

Alex Jidarian

May 5 2022


  • JAMnews
  • Yerevan

A wave of protests of Armenian opposition and its supporters began on May 1. The movement is led by two opposition parliamentary factions – Hayastan (Armenia) and I Have the Honor. Oppositionists are demanding the resignation of the prime minister. They believe that Nikol Pashinyan is pursuing a flawed policy of surrendering the territories of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh”. They claim that the change of power is the only way out of this situation. However, so far the opposition leaders have not communicated their plans on “saving Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.”

Protesters block the streets, hold marches and rallies, but so far there is no critical number of protesters on the streets. Experts believe that the problem of the opposition is that they repeat the methods of street fighting used by the leader of the Velvet Revolution Nikol Pashinyan in 2018. In addition, according to political scientists, a new, alternative content of the movement is needed, which is not yet available.

Another factor that, according to experts, does not allow the opposition to gather more supporters is the unwillingness of the inhabitants of Armenia to return to the past, that is, to allow the return of the “former” authorities. The fact is that behind both parliamentary factions, which call on the people to take to the streets, are politicians from the former governments. These are the ex-presidents of Armenia Robert Kocharyan and Serzh Sargsyan, who are considered by society as politicians with a pro-Russian orientation.

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Employee of Sotk gold mine wounded in Azerbaijani shooting – Armenia MoD

Alex Jidarian
Public Radio of Armenia
May 7 2022

On May 7, at around 1:50 p.m., Azerbaijani Armed Forces fired from different caliber firearms at the military positions of the Armenian Armed Forces located in the eastern part of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, as well as in the direction of Sotk gold mine, the Ministry of Defense reports.

One of the employees received gunshot wounds, the Ministry said, adding that his life is not in danger.

The Armenian side undertook measures to silence the the firing from Azerbaijan.

As of 16:30, the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border was relatively stable.

PCC To Officially Break Ground on Armen Sarafian Building Replacement

Alex Jidarian
PASADENA NOW
April 27 2022
 

Pasadena City College will officially kick off the construction of its new science and technology building, the Armen Sarafian Building, on Friday morning with a celebratory ceremony.

The new 5-story, 104,000-square-foot building will replace a previous structure that had been deemed seismically unsafe in 2012.

Armen Sarafian was a former PCC President who died in 1989. In an obituary, the Los Angeles Times described Sarafian as a “teacher, administrator, college president, member of the State Board of Education, education innovator.”

The new building will house classrooms and lab space for PCC’s programs in natural sciences and health sciences, as well as the Student Health Services office.

The project represents the first step in the college fulfilling the vision of its Facilities Master Plan, which intends to make operational and infrastructure improvements to PCC’s 49-acre Colorado Campus and its three satellite campuses throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

The college estimated the building will be completed in Fall of 2024.

 

Statements on corridors around communication routes unacceptable for us – Iranian Ambassador to Armenia

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YEREVAN, APRIL 30, ARMENPRESS. 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.

The main topic discussed at the meeting was the Consulate of Iran that is going to open in Kapan and in this context the actions to be taken to deepen and strengthen the cooperation between Syunik and Iran in different areas.

Governor Robert Ghukasyan thanked the diplomat for the visit, stating that the relations with Iran are very important for Armenia, especially for Syunik, and the governorate is ready to do everything to make the bilateral ties more effective.

In his turn the Iranian Ambassador said that despite the close cultural ties, the economic relations between the two countries are not at a desirable level, stressing the need for efforts on this direction. He also thanked for helping Iranian citizens who appeared in a difficult situation in the inter-state highway because of heavy snows this year in March.

The Ambassador reminded the position of Iran on the inviolability of Armenia’s internationally recognized borders and said that all countries should respect it. “Statements on corridors around communication routes are unacceptable for us, we believe that Armenia should preserve its territorial integrity”, he said.

The Governor of Syunik and the Mayor of Kapan thanked the Ambassador for Iran’s official position on “corridor”. “Your opinion is important and is appreciated by each resident of Syunik”, Robert Ghukasyan said.

9 months ago the Iranian side reached an agreement to open a consulate in Kapan, and the Ambassador said that the purpose of this is to develop the relations in all areas. He also introduced the consul at the meeting, adding that they will soon present the staff of the consulate to the Armenian foreign ministry.

The Iranian side also talked about its interest to the section of the North-South highway passing via Syunik and informed that there are Iranian companies who expressed readiness to participate in the construction of that section.

The sides also discussed economic, cultural, educational and other issues.

Gevorg Parsyan informed that the teaching of Persian will start in the community’s educational institution from September.

At the end of the visit the Iranian guests observed sites for the future consulate building in Kapan.

Cavusoglu’s Grey Wolves salute is insult not only for Armenian community but also people of Uruguay – Ope Pasquet

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 12:21,

YEREVAN, APRIL 28, ARMENPRESS.  Co-organized by the Parliament of Uruguay and the Armenian National Committee of Uruguay, the official commemoration ceremony of the Armenian Genocide was held on April 26 at the Uruguayan parliament.

The commemoration event is traditionally held every year for over 20 years in Uruguay.

President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou, Vice President Beatriz Argimon, President of the Chamber of Representatives Ope Pasquet, Cabinet members, lawmakers, diplomats, Armenian community leaders and the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Uruguay were present at the event.

President of the Chamber of Representatives Ope Pasquet, Vice President Beatriz Argimon and Gabriella Mujukian from the Armenian National Committee of Uruguay delivered remarks.

The Armenian Vice Speaker of Parliament Ishkhan Saghatelyan, the Chair of the Armenia-Uruguay Parliamentary Friendship Group, addressed the event through a video message.

In his remarks, President of the Chamber of Representatives Ope Pasquet strongly condemned the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu’s move in Montevideo, where he flashed the ultranationalist Grey Wolves salute at Armenian demonstrators demanding recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Pasquet said: “We consider that gesture to be an insult aimed not only at the Armenian community but also the people of Uruguay.”
In turn, the Vice President of Uruguay reiterated Uruguay’s commitment to the struggle of the Armenian National Committee and added that Uruguay will always continue commemorating that day, so that future atrocities like the Armenian Genocide are prevented.

Saghatelyan, noting Uruguay’s 1965 official recognition of the Armenian Genocide, which made Uruguay the first country to do so, stressed that the Armenian people view Uruguay as a real and true friend.

The ANC’s Mujukian, in her remarks, criticized the Uruguayan foreign ministry for hosting the Turkish FM, but also highly appreciated the Uruguayan president’s swift reaction condemning Cavusoglu’s actions.