Author: Eduard Nalbandian

 18:02,

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 11, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting in Paris with the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group Andrew Schofer (USA), Igor Khovaev (Russia), and Brice Roquefueil (France) on November 10.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the MFA Armenia, the interlocutors discussed a wide range of issues on the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Ararat Mirzoyan stressed that the comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict can be achieved only through peaceful means under the mandate of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship on the basis of the principles and elements well-known to the sides.

The importance of the Co-Chairs’ visit to the region was underlined in the context of assessing the situation on the ground. During the meeting the sides emphasized the priority of implementing concrete steps towards the de-escalation of the situation in the region․ In this regard, Ararat Mirzoyan condemned the attacks on the civilian population of Nagorno-Karabakh, which resulted in casualties, as well as the consistent Armenophobic rhetoric.

Foreign Minister of Armenia and OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs exchanged views on humanitarian issues that need to be urgently addressed. In this context, Ararat Mirzoyan emphasized the imperative for immediate and unconditional repatriation of the Armenian prisoners of war, hostages and other detained persons, as well as clarification of the fate of missing persons and preservation of the Armenian historical-cultural heritage.

On the same day, with the mediation and participation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan was hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian.

During the five-party meeting, the Foreign Minister of Armenia expressed the position of the Armenian side to fully resume the peace process of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within the framework of OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship. Ararat Mirzoyan reaffirmed the position expressed during the meeting with the Co-Chairs, including on the need for de-escalation of the situation and addressing the humanitarian issues, as well as the inadmissibility of provocations and Armenophobic rhetoric.

 16:45, 8 November, 2021

STEPANAKERT, NOVEMBER 8, ARMENPRESS. One person is dead and three others are wounded after Azerbaijani troops opened fire at Armenian civilians working on water supply pipes near the intersection of Shushi.

The shooting happened around 15:00, November 8. 

The three wounded civilians are being treated at the Stepanakert hospital, the Artsakh National Security Service said.

National Security Service operatives, police teams and detectives are investigating to find out circumstances of the incident.

Editing and Translating by Stepan Kocharyan

 12:58, 3 November, 2021

STEPANAKERT, NOVEMBER 3, ARMENPRESS. Quarantine will be declared in Artsakh’s capital Stepanakert and several urban communities starting from November 4, 22:00, to December 1, aimed at preventing the further spread of COVID-19.

The respective decision was approved today during a consultation led by Secretary of the Security Council of Artsakh Vitaly Balasanyan.

During the consultation minister of health Mikayel Hayriyan reported that over the past month the coronavirus cases have been greatly growing in the Republic, which urges to take quick measures to prevent its spread.

Community leaders attending the meeting presented draft decisions on declaring quarantine from November 4 to December 1. The drafts also presented the measures and the restrictions to be applied during the quarantine.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 19:01, 3 November, 2021

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 3, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the delegation led by US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Erika Olson, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister welcomed the US State Department’s delegation, noting that the Armenian Government attaches great importance and highly appreciates the friendly relations established between Armenia and the United States. According to Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian-American strategic dialogue started in 2019, which is aimed at further development and promotion of the relations. “I would like to emphasize the role of the US Government in promoting democratic reform in Armenia. Recently we registered a concrete result in this regard, in the face of the establishment of the Patrol Police’’, the PM said. Nikol Pashinyan also praised the role of the United States in the return of 15 Armenian captives from Azerbaijan in June this year. The Prime Minister noted with satisfaction that the United States continues to make efforts in this direction.

During the meeting the interlocutors discussed a number of issues related to the processes taking place in the South Caucasus region, the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs, the return of Armenian captives, hostages and other detainees kept in Azerbaijan, and democratic reforms in Armenia.

Prime Minister Pashinyan highlighted the activities of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, the recent organization of a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in New York, and the forthcoming visit of the Co-chairs to the region. Nikol Pashinyan stressed the need to return the captives held in Azerbaijan, noting that Azerbaijan continues to violate the relevant point of the November 9, 2020 declaration. The Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia also referred to the opportunities of opening regional communications and carrying out the demarcation and delimitation of borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan, presenting the clear positions of the Armenian side. Nikol Pashinyan also spoke about the Government’s future programs and steps aimed at the development of democratic institutions, emphasizing that our country will continue to move consistently and resolutely towards the development and strengthening of democracy.

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Erika Olson noted the US readiness to contribute to the resolution of humanitarian issues in the region, as well as to the comprehensive settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs. At the same time, she stressed the interest of the USA in continuing to support the Armenian Government in its democratic reforms.

 11:43, 2 November, 2021

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian held talks with US President Joe Biden, President of France Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani, as well as leaders of a number of countries, on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, his Office said.

President Sarkissian will deliver speech today at the World Leaders’ Summit which will take place on the sidelines of COP26.

Sarkissian arrived in Glasgow yesterday, on November 1, for the COP26.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 14:13, 1 November, 2021

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian arrived in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, to attend the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).

The President held a brief talk with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Mr. Johnson and Mr. Guterres welcome the heads of state who arrived in Glasgow for taking part in the summit.

UK and Italy will co-chair the conference.

The Armenian President will deliver speech at the World Leaders Summit which will be held within the frames of COP26. Sarkissian is also expected to have bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the conference.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 14:09,

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 29, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian received members of the Atlantic Council, his Office said today.

The Atlantic Council is an American think tank in the field of international affairs, founded in 1961. It manages ten regional centers and functional programs related to international security and global economic prosperity.

Before visiting Armenia, the members of the Council visited Azerbaijan and Georgia. The purpose of the regional visit is to explore the situation in the three South Caucasian countries, the operation of democratic institutions there, as well as to understand the causes and possible developments of the situation in the region.

The guests addressed questions to President Sarkissian about the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the recent developments, the 2020 war, the post-war situation in Armenia, the level of democracy and the future programs.

The President introduced the essence of the Artsakh issue, presented the humanitarian problems caused by the war and stated that Azerbaijan is still refusing to return the Armenian prisoners of war.

Talking about the contemporary world, the Armenian President said that the latest technological and scientific developments have made the world unpredictable and instable. He said that the key guarantee of becoming successful in such a world is to effectively use the human resources.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

Nikol Pashinyan invites two opposition parliamentary factions to hold a meeting

 18:04,

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 27, ARMENBPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan invited the two opposition parliamentary factions to hold a meeting for discussing Artsakh issue, ARMENPRESS reports Pashinyan said during the parliament-Cabinet Q&A session.

He noted that the opposition asks questions, knowing that it’s difficult to answer them publicly. Referring to the calls of the opposition to discuss the issue, Pashinyan invited them  to hold a meeting. “Who has ever avoided to talk about it? Whom have you ever invited? I will be glad to talk. I accept the proposal and invite the two opposition fractions to hold a meeting”, Pashinyan said.