Category: 2021

PM Pashinyan holds phone talk with Vladimir Putin

 01:25,

YEREVAN, AUGUST 28, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan held a phone talk with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister, topical issues related to the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict in the context of the implementation of the agreements provided by the trilateral statements of November 9, 2020 and January 11, 2021 were discussed, as well as the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.

An agreement was reached to continue further contacts at different levels.

 01:36,

STEPANAKERT, AUGUST 28, ARMENPRESS. Artsakh’s Minister of Labor, Social and Migration Affairs Mane Tandilyan has announced on social media that she is going to resign on September 1.

Mrs. Tandilyan informed that from September 1 she will continue her service to Artsakh within the frames of the activity of “Artsakh To Live” foundation which will implement numerous programs in Artsakh.

“Nearly 80% of the population of Artsakh has returned to live. This means that Artsakh is getting rid of the post-war social-psychological burden and stands on the development and strengthening path which became possible due to work and commitment. Now it’s the time for long-term programs and economic boost”, she said in a statement.

Tandilyan thanked all her colleagues in the government, the ministry staff for the joint work and for the opportunity to serve Artsakh.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 11:30,

YEREVAN, AUGUST 28, ARMENPRESS. The death toll at the ammunition warehouse fire and explosion at the military base in Kazakhstan went up to 13, TASS reports citing the Kazakhstan Emergency Ministry.

The search for three more people is underway.

The total number of those injured in the explosion is 98, among them are 50 Emergency Ministry personnel.

On August 26, 2021 a fire broke out at a warehouse at military base in the Bayzak district of the Zhambyl region, at about 19:00. The fire resulted in more than 10 explosions. The Emergency Ministry organized the evacuation of nearby villages and military recruits.

 11:46,

YEREVAN, AUGUST 28, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan will depart for Moscow on a working visit on August 31 to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

During his first foreign visit after appointment the Armenian FM will discuss issues with his Russian counterpart relating to taking further actions to develop the Armenian-Russian allied relations in various areas, expanding the partnership in common integration unions, such as the CIS, CSTO and EAEU, as well as coordinating the positions in the UN, CSTO and other international organizations.

“The implementation process of the agreements signed by the leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan on 2020 November 9 and 2021 January 11, including the humanitarian issues and the unblocking of economic and transportation ties in the South Caucasus will be discussed.

We expect that the talks in Moscow will contribute to the mutual allied partnership with Yerevan, the strengthening of security and stability in the region”, the Russian foreign ministry’s statement says.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 12:56,

YEREVAN, AUGUST 28, ARMENPRESS. Vice-President of the European Commission, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell sent a congratulatory message to Ararat Mirzoyan on the occasion of assuming the position of the Foreign Minister of Armenia, the ministry told Armenpress.

The message reads:

“Excellency,

I would like to congratulate you on your appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. Armenia is an important partner of the European Union. Our relations have intensified significantly since 2018 and the entry into force of our Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement on 1 March 2021 was another important, positive milestone. The implementation of this agreement is a central part of our bilateral relations and we stand ready to continue cooperating in areas of mutual interest, including strengthening democracy, the rule of law and human rights, jobs and business opportunities, the environment, better education and opportunities for research.

Your appointment comes at a crucial time for Armenia. Following last year’s hostilities, I would like to reiterate the EU’s readiness to contribute, including through the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus, in the shaping of a durable and comprehensive settlement, for instance, where possible through support for post conflict rehabilitation and confidence building measures. We continue to support the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group in this regard. In addition, we are also prepared to provide assistance related to border delimitation. Given that all our countries are still grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, let me also emphasize that the European Union continues to be committed to supporting Armenia in dealing with this public health crisis and its consequences.

I wish you every success in your new important role.”

 14:26,

YEREVAN, AUGUST 28, ARMENPRESS. Air temperature is expected to rise in Armenia by 3-4 degrees on August 28-30, the ministry of emergency situations said today.

The highest temperatures are expected in Syunik and Yerevan.

No precipitation is expected in Armenia in the daytime of August 28, on August 29-31 and September 1-2.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 16:30,

YEREVAN, AUGUST 28, ARMENPRESS. The Russian peacekeepers in Artsakh have ensured the safe transfer of construction equipment, materials for restoration of infrastructure of houses and food.

The military policy division of the Russian peacekeeping troops accompanied the vehicles which transferred the material and equipment on route Shushi-Karmir Shuka, the Russian defense ministry said.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

Armenian President offers condolences over Kazakhstan military base explosion

 17:36,

YEREVAN, AUGUST 28, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian sent on August 28 a letter of condolences to President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the occasion of the explosion at a military base in Zhambyl region, the Armenian President’s Office said.

“Please accept my deepest condolences over the tragedy in Zhambyl region which resulted in the deaths of servicemen and rescuers. Undoubtedly, their heroism is a worthy example of adherence to the military service duty”, the letter sent by the Armenian President says.

President Sarkissian expressed his support to the families of the victims, and a speedy recovery to the injured.

On August 26, 2021 a fire broke out at a warehouse at military base in the Bayzak district of the Zhambyl region, at about 19:00. The fire resulted in more than 10 explosions. 13 people have been killed.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan