Author: Baghdasarian Karlen

Tehran not to accept any changes of geopolitical borders in the region: Foreign Policy Advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader

Baghdasarian Karlen

 19:57,

YEREVAN, JANUARY 30, ARMENPRESS.  On January 30, a meeting was held at the Orbeli Analytical Center with the delegation led by Kamal Kharrazi, Foreign Policy Advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader and Head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations of Iran. Several representatives from the Armenian expert community also participated in the meeting. The Iranian delegation included Abbas Araqchi, the secretary of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, Mehdi Sobhani, the Analytical Center 'Orbeli' said in a statement.
According to the source, referring to the historical and friendly relations between Iran and Armenia, Kamal Kharrazi emphasized in his speech the determination of the Islamic Republic of Iran to expand the existing relations. He noted that Iran supports the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries in the region, and the changes of the  geographical borders are unacceptable for Iran. Kharazi also emphasized that the Iranian side supports Armenia’s "Crossroads of Peace" project.
According to the source, Kamal Kharazi confirmed that Iran, serving as the axis connecting the North-South and East-West communication routes, is ready to invest its economic and scientific capabilities in the development and progress of this region. It is noted that he answered questions from Armenian experts at the end of the meeting.

Deepening of the political dialogue with Georgia is one of the key directions of Armenia’s foreign policy: FM Mirzoyan

Baghdasarian Karlen

 21:14,

YEREVAN, JANUARY 26, ARMENPRESS. Within the framework of the regular session of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation between Armenia and Georgia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Ilia Darchiashvili  signed the agreement between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the Government of Georgia on the implementation of paid activities by the family members of the staff of diplomatic missions and consular institutions, the foreign ministry said.

In his speech at the session of the intergovernmental commission, Minister Mirzoyan noted that during the 2023 period, the consistent activation and deepening of the political dialogue with Georgia were among the key directions of Armenian foreign policy. The active cooperation between the foreign affairs departments of the two countries was ensured through meetings of the two ministers and department officials held on different platforms. Regular political consultations between the foreign ministries were conducted in Yerevan, and active efforts were made by the embassies in both countries aimed at raising the relations between the two states to a strategic level, in accordance with the agreement reached between the Prime Ministers of Armenia and Georgia in the summer.

According to the source, Ararat Mirzoyan noted that the delimitation process of the interstate border between Armenia and Georgia is also on the agenda.
Minister Mirzoyan emphasized: "We appreciate our relations with Georgia not only bilaterally but also in the regional context, considering them as one of the key components of ensuring regional stability, security, and development.
Our intention is also reflected in the initiative of Armenia’s  “Crossroads of the World”, the goal of which is to transform the South Caucasus, including with our Georgian colleagues, into a region of intersection of all types of infrastructure based on the principles of territorial integrity, sovereignty, reciprocity and equality. 
Minister Mirzoyan also added that cooperation in the field of democratic reforms, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights plays an important role in relations with Georgia. The spread of democratic values in the South Caucasus, including through close cooperation with the EU, will contribute to the process of establishing lasting and long-term peace in the region,'' said the foreign minister.

I hope the negotiation process will reach full scope after the Azerbaijan presidential elections, says Pashinyan

Baghdasarian Karlen

 19:00,

YEREVAN, JANUARY 26, ARMENPRESS. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan presented the Armenia-Azerbaijan settlement process to Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili, Pashinyan said Friday during his joint news conference with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili in Tbilisi.

"I also briefed my colleague on the efforts made by the Armenian government to normalize relations with Azerbaijan. It was emphasized that belligerent and maximalist ambitions do not contribute to the settlement process.

I hope that after the Azerbaijani presidential elections, the negotiation process will reach its full scope to complete the amendments of the peace treaty based on the already agreed-upon and well-known principles," said the Prime Minister.




Garo Paylan: A Voice for Peace Amid Rising Armenian-Azerbaijani Tensions

Baghdasarian Karlen
Jan 20 2024

In an era where war cries often drown out the voices of peace, one man, Garo Paylan, an ethnic Armenian member of the Turkish parliament, stands resolute against the waves of hostility. Paylan has taken a bold stance, publicly criticizing the Turkish government’s war propaganda tied to the ongoing military operations by Azerbaijan against Armenia and Artsakh.

The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, a bone of contention between Armenia and Azerbaijan, has seen tensions rise to an alarming level. Despite global pleas for a ceasefire and peaceful resolution, the region is teetering on the brink of war. Paylan, representing the Peoples’ Democratic Party, has consistently voiced concerns over this escalation, accusing the ruling Justice and Development Party and the Nationalist Movement alliance in Turkey of promoting a militaristic stance.

Paylan argues that the governing parties in Turkey have been making hostile statements against Armenia instead of advocating for a ceasefire and negotiations. He believes that this war-centric approach will bring substantial harm to both Armenian and Azerbaijani people. Seventy-one Azerbaijani soldiers have reportedly been killed in recent days due to provocations by Armenia, underlining the escalating human cost of this conflict.

Paylan warns that the Turkish leadership’s militaristic policies are thrusting the nation and the region into a precarious situation. Advocates for peace, like himself, are being suppressed and sidelined. Despite the risks and the prevailing narrative, Paylan remains resolute in his mission to promote peace. He calls upon individuals and organizations to join in opposing war and striving to maintain peace, reflecting the belief that dialogue and understanding can triumph over hostility and violence.

https://bnnbreaking.com/politics/garo-paylan-a-voice-for-peace-amid-rising-armenian-azerbaijani-tensions/

Yeremyan Academy recertified by Activate Learning Group, City of Oxford College- Director

Baghdasarian Karlen

 15:51, 15 January 2024

YEREVAN, JANUARY 15, ARMENPRESS. "Yeremyan Academy of Culinary Arts and Hospitality"  is summarizing the activities of 2023.

In an interview with Armepress, the director of the academy, Aida Tigranyan discussed the programs implemented during the previous year, highlighted achievements, touched upon international collaborations and further activities.

Ahead of the 5th anniversary of  the Yeremyan Academy, the center  has been recertified by Activate Learning Group, City of Oxford College

2023 was quite a productive year for the Academy, both from the point of view of international and local collaborations and from the point of view of replenishing the army of our students.

One of our most significant achievements in 2023 was the re-certification by our partner, City of Oxford College. This achievement is a testament to our years of effective, consistent, and purposeful efforts.

Assessment and re-certification are carried out in line with high international standards and, usually, after the assessment, certain observations and instructions related to improving the  work quality are given.

I am proud to announce that we have received outstanding assessments from our international partners. This circumstance is, of course, more binding, and the Academy is committed to maintaining the same level of dedication and pace in  the future activities.

In terms of programs implemented through international cooperation, 2023 was a remarkably fruitful year for us.

Similar to previous years, 2023 continued to be marked by active collaboration, joint projects, and interesting initiatives for us.

Cooperating with various organizations and embassies, we welcomed guests and organized events for the exchange of experience and knowledge.

In June, we had a successful cooperation with the US Embassy in Armenia. As part of the joint initiative of the Culinary Diplomacy Program and the US Embassy, we hosted a famous American chef, the star of the "Chopped" cooking TV show, Amanda Freitag.

Amanda also organized a competition for our students, following the format of the renowned American cooking show "Chopped." Subsequently, she  shared her experience and skills. Amanda was deeply impressed by the enthusiasm and creative approaches displayed by the participants, and, naturally, by the Academy as well.


Our joint work with the Italian Embassy in Armenia was our second initiative. As part of the "Days of Italian Cuisine" event, we hosted a master class and facilitated an experience exchange program for both Italian chefs and students.

 On the initiative of the Italian Embassy in Armenia, Professors Raffaele Massanova and Giaquinto Michele Aniello, along with students from the Ancel Case Higher Culinary Educational Institution of Italy, visited Armenia. We exchanged the secrets of our cuisine and traditions, and our Italian colleagues reciprocated by sharing theirs. This experience proved to be highly successful for both parties; our guests were thoroughly impressed with the Academy, its technical equipment, and programs.

These two cooperations will be continuous; we have already agreements. During the year, we hosted various guests, high-ranking officials, ambassadors. Those visits will be the basis for interesting and important projects for further strong cooperation.

 One of the significant projects implemented in 2023 was the "Hot Kitchen," in which the Academy was also actively involved. The project applicants and participants, witnessing the Academy's capabilities, became even more enthused and interested in pursuing a career as a chef. This stands as the most significant assessment and proof that we are on the right track in fulfilling our mission, continuing to contribute to elevating the role of the chef profession. Several participants have already applied to us to further their professional education.

 Assisting our compatriots from Artsakh remains a top priority for us.

We have always implemented projects for our compatriots. Following the events of September 2023, our entire team  mobilized. We developed programs for accelerated courses in cooking, confectionery, and restaurant management and service, and we started the acceptance of forcibly displaced persons from Artsakh.

 Our goal was to assist them by providing the necessary knowledge and skills to address employment challenges. Following the courses, job opportunities were offered, especially within "Yeremyan Projects" restaurants, and many participants accepted the offers. The course program for citizens of Artsakh is currently ongoing.

Ahead are the 5th anniversary events

In 2023, we had around 400 students, which is quite a good result. 2024 is a jubilee year for us. We will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Academy's activity, and we will carry out interesting initiatives and events.

We will continue to improve our educational programs, new collaborations and projects.

RFE/RL Armenian Servie – 12/29/2023

Baghdasarian Karlen 
                                        Friday, 


Armenian Envoy Sacked After Collapse Of Father’s Deal With Pashinian

        • Satenik Kaghzvantsian

Armenia - Ambassador to Iraq Misak Balasanian.


Armenia’s ambassador to Iraq was sacked on Friday three weeks after the ruling 
Civil Contract party pulled out of a power-sharing agreement in Gyumri with a 
local political group unofficially led by his father.

Misak Balasanian was recalled through a presidential decree initiated by Prime 
Minister Nikol Pashinian. It came less than four months after Balasanian, who 
had no prior diplomatic experience, was appointed as ambassador.

The appointment was widely linked with the agreement reached following the 
October 2021 municipal elections in Gyumri. Armenia’s second largest city was 
run until then by Balasanian’s father Samvel, a local wealthy businessman.

Although Samvel Balasanian decided not to seek another term in office, a newly 
created bloc bearing his name participated in the elections and garnered most 
votes. But it fell short of a majority in the local council electing the mayor.

The Balasanian Bloc teamed up with Civil Contract, to install a relative of 
Balasanian, Vardges Samsonian, as new mayor of Gyumri. In return, two Civil 
Contract figures became deputy mayors. Three dozen other members of Pashinian’s 
party were also given posts in the municipal administration.

All those officials stepped down after Civil Contract unexpectedly announced on 
December 6 the end of the power-sharing arrangement. It said it does not want to 
be part of “shady governance,” implying that Balasanian Sr. is continuing to 
pull the strings in Gyumri.

Armenia -- Gyumri Mayor Samvel Balasanian speaks to journalists, April 24, 2018.

Commentators suggested that the ruling party will try to gain control of the 
municipality despite holding only 11 seats in the 33-member city council. The 
Balasanian Bloc indicated that it will not give up the post of mayor.

In another sign of mounting tensions between the two political forces, council 
members representing Civil Contract blocked on Friday the passage of the city’s 
2024 budget drafted by Mayor Samsonian. The latter rebuked them as well as 
councilors from two opposition groups who also voted against the budget.

Samsonian secured the insufficient backing of the third opposition force 
represented in the Gyumri legislature, the former ruling Republican Party (HHK) 
to which Balasanian was allied before Pashinian’s rise to power. Knarik 
Harutiunian, who leads the Civil Contract group in the council, scoffed at this 
fact.

Incidentally, Iraqi President Abdullatif Jamal Rashid travelled to Gyumri on 
November 23 during an official visit to Armenia. Misak Balasanian, who 
accompanied him on that trip, was sacked less than two months after handing his 
credentials to Rashid.




Armenian Church Facing ‘Existential Threat’ In Jerusalem

        • Artak Khulian

A view of the Cows' Garden property of the Armenian Apostolic Church in 
Jerusalem. (Photo by the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem.)


The Jerusalem Patriarchate of the Armenian Apostolic Church claimed to be facing 
an “existential threat” following a violent incident on Thursday which it 
attributed to an Israeli-Australian businessman’s efforts to take over one of 
its largest properties in the city.

A group of Armenian clerics and laymen were reportedly attacked by a violent mob 
as they held a vigil at Jerusalem’s Cows’ Garden property currently used as a 
parking lot.

The Patriarchate controversially agreed in 2021 to lease the former garden 
occupying one-quarter of the Old City’s Armenian Quarter to Jewish real estate 
developer Danny Rothman and his Christian Arab partner George Warwar for 99 
years. Their Xana Gardens company wants to build a luxury hotel there.

The lease agreement signed by the two sides enraged the local Armenian community 
and also drew strong condemnation from the Palestinian Authority and Jordan. 
Patriarch Nourhan Manougian subsequently blamed the “fraudulent and deceitful” 
deal on a now-defrocked priest, saying that he was misled by the latter.

Manougian’s office announced about two months ago that it has decided to scrap 
the lease and asked an Israeli court to validate the decision. Armenian 
clergymen and community activists began the daily vigil at the Cows’ Garden 
after Xana tried to start the construction.

An Armenian flag on the building of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, 
August 30, 2021.

A mobile phone video filmed by one of the priests showed the Armenians clashing 
with dozens of masked men apparently trying to drive them out of the property on 
Thursday. Several of them were reportedly injured as a result.

“Fortunately, our youths present at the scene managed to resist and repel the 
attackers,” Hagop Djernazian, a community activist, told RFE/RL’s Armenian 
Service on Friday. He claimed that the attackers were “sent” by the real estate 
developers.

“This is how the Australian-Israeli businessman Danny Rothman (Rubenstein) and 
George Warwar (Hadad) react to legal procedures,” the Armenian Patriarchate said 
in a statement issued the previous night.

“The Armenian Patriarchate’s existential threat is now a physical reality,” it 
said, urging the international community to “help us save the Armenian Quarter 
from a violent demise.”

“It is obvious that the provocateurs are once again trying to seize the ‘Cow’s 
Garden’ estate through terror, threats and violent actions, violating the 
procedures established by the law,” read a separate statement released by the 
Armenian Apostolic Church’s Mother See in Echmiadzin, Armenia. It urged Israeli 
authorities to stop the “criminal acts against the Patriarchate and the Armenian 
community.”

An Armenian religious procession in the Old City of Jerusalem, June 24, 2021.

Jerusalem’s Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum described Thursday’s incident as a 
brawl between “some Arab Muslim men and some men from the Armenian community.” 
She did not link it to the dispute over the Cows’ Garden.

“The city of Jerusalem will not tolerate any criminal activity, whether 
religiously motivated or otherwise, and the police will prosecute those 
responsible,” The Jerusalem Post newspaper quoted Hassan-Nahoum as saying.

Rothman and his company did not comment on the clash. The businessman did not 
answer questions e-mailed by RFE/RL’s Armenian Service.

Armenia’s government also did not react to the violence as of Friday evening,

The Foreign Ministry in Yerevan expressed “deep concern” but refrained from 
demanding any action by Israeli authorities after a series of fresh attacks on 
Jerusalem Armenians reported a year ago and blamed on Jewish extremists.

In one of those attacks, an angry mob wreaked havoc on a restaurant located in 
the Armenian Quarter. According to the restaurant owner, they shouted “Death to 
Christians!” and “Death to Arabs!”

The Armenian Church has for years accused radical Jews of regularly cursing and 
spitting at its clergymen in the streets of Jerusalem’s Old City. Two Israeli 
soldiers were briefly detained by police in November 2022 for doing so during a 
religious procession led by an Armenian archbishop.




Armenia Maintains Flight Service To Border Town Despite Security Risk


Armenia - An L-410 plane carrying Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian lands at Kapan 
airport, August 17, 2023.


Regular commercial flights between Yerevan and Kapan have continued even after 
Azerbaijani troops repeatedly fired at the Armenian border town’s airport four 
months ago, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures Gnel 
Sanosian said on Friday.

According to Armenia’s state border guard service, the small airport first came 
under cross-border fire on August 18 less than 24 hours after a plane carrying 
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian landed there. It said gunshots fired from 
Azerbaijani army positions overlooking the facility damaged the airports roof 
and one of the windows.

Another shooting incident was reported on August 19 just minutes after a plane 
carrying other Armenian officials touched down on the runway. Local officials 
accused Azerbaijan of trying to disrupt the first post-Soviet flight service 
between Yerevan and Kapan launched by the NovAir airline on August 21.

Later in August, the Armenian government notified the International Civil 
Aviation Organization (ICAO) about the shootings and asked the 193-nation body 
to help prevent a repeat of such incidents. The local airport was reportedly 
again hit and damaged by gunfire on September 1. But no further shooting 
incidents were reported in the following months.

Sanosian told reporters that the twice-weekly service has continued since then 
and will be maintained next year. He said the government has purchased more 
sophisticated navigation and meteorological equipment for the Kapan airport that 
will minimize flight disruptions caused by bad weather.

Armenia - Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures Gnel 
Sanosian holds a news conerence in Yerevan, .

NovAir uses small L-410 aircraft capable of carrying up to 17 passengers. 
According to Sanosian, the private airline has carried out 22 flights since 
August, transporting a total of just 189 passengers to and from Kapan. The 
minister acknowledged that the lingering security risk discourages many people 
from taking the 50-minute flights.

“Most of the time, the flights are not sold out,” he said. “We understand the 
reason for that but will not stop the flights.”

Kapan is the administrative center of Armenia’s southeastern Syunik province 
sandwiched between Azerbaijan and its Nakhichevan exclave. Baku has for years 
demanded an extraterritorial corridor to Nakhichevan passing through Syunik, 
which is also the sole Armenian province bordering Iran. Yerevan rejects those 
demands.

Azerbaijan’s recent recapture of Nagorno-Karabakh raised more fears in Yerevan 
that it could also invade Syunik to try to open the so-called “Zangezur 
corridor.” Iran as well as Western powers have warned Baku against doing that.

Tehran opened a consulate in Kapan in 2022. Russia and France are expected to 
follow suit in 2024.



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Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers may meet at state border, says Bayramov

Baghdasarian Karlen

 19:03,

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 28, ARMENPRESS. Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs  Jeyhun Bayramov, stated in a press conference on Thursday that a proposal has been made for a meeting between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan at the state border, as reported by Azerbaijani media.

 “Foreign Ministers of the two countries can meet on the state border. We have made such a proposal. As for holding the meeting in Azerbaijan, or Armenia, why not? Sooner or later it must happen,”  Bayramov said.

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister stated that the negotiation process between Azerbaijan and Armenia should not be held hostage by third countries.

Bayramov also noted that there are still disagreements between Yerevan and Baku regarding the peace treaty, but their number has significantly decreased.

Iran’s historical relations with Armenia developing every day: Amir-Abdollahian

Baghdasarian Karlen

 17:56,

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 27, ARMENPRESS. The Islamic Republic of Iran supports the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Armenia, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said during Wednesday’s joint press conference, conveying congratulations to the Armenian people on behalf of the government and parliament of Iran for the upcoming New Year and Christmas.

"Iran has had historical relations with neighboring Armenia, which are further developing, deepening, and reaching a high level day by day.

We have had important discussions with my Armenian counterpart and  the Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan regarding the necessity of establishing lasting peace in the South Caucasus and the role of Iran in that process, which can be a guarantee of stability and peace. We have a common opinion on various issues of cooperation.

We attach great importance to the opening of the consulate of the Republic of Iran in Kapan, which offers a range of services, promoting cooperation, particularly in the economic domain. I have conveyed Tehran’s official agreement to the Armenian authorities regarding  the establishment of the Consulate General of the Republic of Armenia in Tabriz.

I am hopeful that my colleague and I will witness this event at the beginning of the new year by participating in the official opening ceremony," noted  the Foreign Minister of Iran.

According to him, the Iranian side highly appreciates the development of bilateral relations, as a result of joint work over the past two years, as well as the important agreements reached during the telephone conversation between  Pashinyan and Raisi.

Iran’s Foreign Minister underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation between the government agencies, parliaments, and the private sector to ensure that the peoples of both countries feel tangible results.

“We especially support the launch of the North-South transit route and the uninterrupted operation of regional communication channels,”  Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian noted.

Russia reportedly transfers ‘kidnapped’ deserter from Armenia to Rostov

Baghdasarian Karlen

Dec 20 2023


 

ByArshaluys Barseghyan

Russia has reportedly transferred a man they are alleged to have kidnapped in Gyumri to the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, despite Armenian authorities claiming to have no knowledge of his detention or departure from the country.

On Tuesday, Idite Lesom (‘go through the woods’), a project created to help Russians avoid military service, said that Dmitry Setrakov was being held at the Southern Military District’s Regional Military Police Directorate.

The project added that they were looking for a lawyer to represent Setrakov in Russia.

According to the group, Setrakov was abducted by members of the Russian military police posing as Armenian personnel on 6 or 7 December.

How Setrakov could have been transferred to Russia remains unknown.

On Wednesday, Armenian authorities denied that Setrakov was extradited, with the Prosecutor General’s advisor, Lusine Martirosyan, stating that they had not ‘received, discussed, or approved’ any request to ‘to arrest, detain and hand over Dmitriy Setrakov’ to Russia. 

‘The General Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Armenia does not have any information regarding the investigation of Dmitriy Setrakov by the competent authorities of the Russian Federation, as well as his discovery in the territory of the Republic of Armenia’, added Martirosyan.

The Armenian National Security Service did not respond to a request for comment on how Setrakov could have crossed the border without their knowledge.

Setrakov reportedly moved to Armenia in late November to avoid fighting in Ukraine. Vot Tak, a Belarusian news outlet, reported that Setrakov could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of desertion.

Setrakov’s alleged abduction and transfer to Russia has raised questions about the authorities’ willingness to confront illegality by Russian troops stationed in the country.

Artur Sakunts, the head of the Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor, a local rights group, decried the lack of ‘reasonable explanation at any official level’.

‘I am amazed at the universal silence at the political level, at the level of the National Assembly [parliament], law enforcement bodies, that they did not consider it an encroachment on the security of the Republic of Armenia’, Sakunts said in an interview on Tuesday with Levon Barseghyan.

Sakunts added that he had asked the National Security Service about the circumstances in which Setrakov left the country.

‘What documents and justifications were presented? [Setrakov] crossed the border on his own, but was caught on the other side of the border?’

‘Does the National Security Service border guard service exist or not?’, he asked. 

A day prior to Setrakov’s reported transfer to Russia, Sakunts had appealed to the authorities to take measures to close ‘all possible channels for the possible illegal transportation of Setrakov’. 

Sakunts previously called on the Prosecutor’s Office to press charges against the Russian officers involved in abducting Setrakov.

The prosecutor’s office responded that Setrakov’s case had been handed over to law enforcement agencies to verify the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

Armenia’s Investigative Committee said they had ‘processed’ Sakunts’ application, but have yet to announce whether they planned to launch an investigation.


UEFA Futsal Champions League 2024 final to take place in Armenia

Baghdasarian Karlen

 10:42,

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 19, ARMENPRESS. The Football Federation of Armenia (FFA) will host the UEFA Futsal Champions League 2024 final. The decision was made by the UEFA Executive Committee, the FFA said in a press release.

"The application of the Football Federation of Armenia was announced the winner in the competition among the football federations of Greece, Lithuania, Poland, Spain and Switzerland. Thus, for the first time, the final of the European Cup in any game sport will be held in Armenia. Spanish sides Barcelona and Palma Futsal, as well as Portuguese Sporting and Benfica, will take part in the final of 4 of the UEFA Futsal Champions League. Armenian futsal national team goalkeeper Luan Muller is playing for the UEFA Futsal Champions League current champion Palma Futsal. Luan was named the player of the UEFA Futsal Champions League 2023 final tournament. The semifinals will take place on May 3, the match for the third place and the final on May 5. All the matches will take place in Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex," the FFA said.