Category: 2022

Armenia, Saudi Arabia discuss development prospects of relations

Khoyetsian Rose

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 12:34, 1 June 2022

YEREVAN, JUNE 1, ARMENPRESS. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan held a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, the Armenian foreign ministry reports.

The sides discussed the prospects of forming bilateral and multilateral cooperation agenda, developing the relations between Armenia and Saudi Arabia.

During the telephone talk both officials highlighted the importance of boosting the commercial ties and implementing investment programs between the two countries.

Minister Mirzoyan informed his counterpart that Armenia supports Saudi Arabia’s application to hold World Expo 2030 in Riyadh.

Reports on Azerbaijani military units having advanced are disinformation – Armenia Defense Ministry

Torgomian Varazdat

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 12:36, 1 June 2022

YEREVAN, JUNE 1, ARMENPRESS. The reports being spread on the media and the social networks according to which the Azerbaijani units again advanced in the mountainous area located in front of the village of Nerkin Hand in Syunik province have nothing to do with the reality, the Armenian Ministry of Defense said in a statement.

“As already presented in the clarification made by the Defense Ministry of Armenia this year on March 21, the deployment of Azerbaijani units in that section of the border has been recorded after November 9, 2020, in the post-war period.

Moreover, immediately after recording that deployment fact, the Armenian Armed Forces have taken necessary steps to take the Azerbaijani positions under control, as a result of which the movement of the Azerbaijani servicemen in that area is fully under control, and any advancement attempt will lead to response actions”, the statement says.

The Ministry of Defense of Armenia once again urged to refrain from spreading information which has nothing to do with the reality and blows the reputation of the Army, as well as creates unfounded tensions within the public.

First meeting of Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Commissions held in constructive environment – Minister Sanosyan

Hovhannisian John

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 12:42, 1 June 2022

YEREVAN, JUNE 1, ARMENPRESS. The first meeting of the Border Commissions between Armenia and Azerbaijan was held in a good and constructive environment, Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan, whose deputy is involved in that commission, told reporters today.

“It has been a constructive, normal and professional discussion. Quite important issues were raised at the first meeting, a certain agenda of work has been set up and so on”, the minister.

Asked how the meeting was held in a constructive environment if after that tensions rose on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border as a result of which Armenian serviceman was killed by the Azerbaijani fire, the minister said: “Yes, the incidents on the border obstruct such processes and it is very condemnable when the normal working phase could be followed by such a behavior as a result of which servicemen could be killed”, he said.

Root causes of the conflict should be addressed: Michel reiterates EU’s commitment to promote a stable and peaceful South Caucasus

Emil Lazarian
Public Radio of Armenia
Armenia – June 1 2022
June 1, 2022, 10:46

For a sustainable normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, it is important to address all outstanding issues at hand, including advancing discussions on the future peace treaty and addressing the root causes of conflict, President of the European Council Charles Michel said in a statement.

In the context of the past days’ tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, President Michel reiterated the EU’s commitment to deepen its cooperation with both countries to promote a South Caucasus that is secure, stable, peaceful and prosperous for the benefit of all people living in the region.

He welcomed the first historic meeting of both countries’ Border Commissions on 24 May and stressed the paramount importance of ensuring stability and security along the state border between Armenia and Azerbaijan as delimitation will be pursued.

More broadly, President Michel stressed that for a sustainable normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, it is important to address all outstanding issues at hand, including advancing discussions on the future peace treaty and addressing the root causes of conflict. In President Michel’s opinion, all core issues that had led to the first Nagorno-Karabakh war as well as to the renewed hostilities in 2020 will need to be addressed by all stakeholders to create conditions for lasting and equitable peace.

As with any legacy of conflict – terminology is particularly sensitive in this context. President Michel’s statement on outcomes of the leaders meeting on 22 May should not be interpreted as favoring a pre-determined outcome of discussions either way. What ultimately matters most is that all issues are comprehensively addressed; this includes rights and security of all populations.

Connectivity was specifically discussed in Brussels on 22 May to advance opportunities for unblocking the region. In this context, both parties confirmed there were no extraterritorial claims with regard to future transport infrastructure. Speculation to the contrary is regrettable.

Finally, President Michel stressed the need to prepare populations for peace and the paramount role public rhetoric plays in this regard. He welcomed Yerevan and Baku’s leadership and stated intentions to engage in good faith in ensuring a conducive atmosphere for the continuation of the talks and expressed the EU’s readiness to step up its support to confidence building measures.

EU Special Representative Klaar will be traveling to the region in the next days to follow up on all aspects under discussion.

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Armenian Healthcare Minister meets with Director of Lithuania’s National Health Insurance Fund

Emil Lazarian

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 12:52, 1 June 2022

YEREVAN, JUNE 1, ARMENPRESS. Armenian Minister of Healthcare Anahit Avanesyan met with the Director and staff of the National Health Insurance Fund of Lithuania on the sidelines of her three-day visit in that country, the Armenian ministry of health reports.

During the meeting the Director of the Fund presented their activities, the package of services, the procurement mechanism and the monitoring program.

Nominations now open for 2023 Aurora Prize

Baghdasarian Karlen
Public Radio of Armenia
Armenia – June 1 2022
June 1, 2022, 10:59

The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has announced that the nominations are now open for the 2023 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, given on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors. Anyone can put forward modern-day heroes who risk their own lives, health or freedom to save the lives, health or freedom of others suffering as a result of violent conflict, atrocity crimes or other major human rights violations.

“The Aurora Prize sheds light on some of the most crucial issues in the world, raise awareness on these particular dark corners where we need the voice of humanity and humanitarian engagement. For me, it is an honor and a privilege to have been named one of the Laureates and to get a chance to expand my work, providing medical care and rehabilitation to the victims of ISIS terror, as well as strengthening the sustainable peace and development in a region where the last Genocide had happened. There are still atrocities like that happening all over the world today, and we need to focus on the human values to survive this crisis. We need to get involved, we need to support the people who are fighting the injustice and the indifference,” said 2019 Aurora Prize Laureate Mirza Dinnayi, Co-Founder and Director of Luftbrücke Irak (Air Bridge Iraq).

The Aurora Prize Laureate is selected based on the candidate’s demonstration of courage, commitment, and impact, and receives a US $1,000,000 award to address on-the-ground humanitarian challenges around the world with the focus on helping the most destitute. Nominations for the 2023 Aurora Prize can be submitted until October 31, 2022.

To nominate a candidate, one needs to fill out an online form on the Aurora website. The nominations are then assessed according to the selection criteria by the Aurora Prize Secretariat and Expert Panel to narrow the overall list to 20 nominees. Members of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee later review this shortlist, drawing upon their own expertise, nomination forms, and additional information assembled by the Secretariat to determine the Aurora Humanitarians and eventually, the Aurora Prize Laureate. Since the launch of the Aurora Prize, the Secretariat has received more than 4,100 nominations from 144 countries and territories all over the world.

“Every year, we receive more and more testaments to the strength and resilience of the spirit of humanity that compels extraordinary people around the world to help others while facing unimaginable danger. Despite the risks and challenges, these humanitarians put the life and safety of others above all else. Their stories are a source of hope in our trying times, and members of the Selection Committee and I cannot wait to hear more of them,” noted Lord Ara Darzi, Chair of Aurora Prize Selection Committee and Co-Director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London.

On April 24, 2022, the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced the names of 2022 Aurora Humanitarians. The announcement was made in the Matenadaran, the national repository of ancient manuscripts located in Yerevan, Armenia. One of the Humanitarians will later be named the 2022 Aurora Prize Laureate.

Tbilisi Deputy Mayor Ilia Eloshvili found dead

Ani Basmajian

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 14:04, 1 June 2022

YEREVAN, JUNE 1, ARMENPRESS. Deputy Mayor of Tbilisi Ilia Eloshvili was found dead in his house on June 1, the Georgian ministry of internal affairs said.

Law enforcers are working on the spot.

The exact cause of the death is still unknown.

Ilia Eloshvili has been serving as Deputy Mayor of Tbilisi since 2017.

Pashinyan, Putin discuss possibility of activating works of OSCE MG Co-Chairmanship during phone talk

Maghakian Mike

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 14:13, 1 June 2022

YEREVAN, JUNE 1, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and President of Russia Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on June 1, the PM’s Office said.

The Russian President congratulated the Armenian PM on birthday, wishing all the best. PM Pashinyan thanked Vladimir Putin for the telephone conversation on the occasion of his birthday and stated that he highly values the Russian President’s warm and friendly attitude.

The sides discussed also a number of issues of the Armenia-Russia bilateral agenda, touched upon the regional affairs and the Armenian-Azerbaijani border situation.

The Russian President welcomed the first meeting of the commission on border delimitation and security between Armenia and Azerbaijan and reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to assist the border demarcation process. It was stated that according to the agreement, the next meeting of the commission will take place in Moscow.

Pashinyan and Putin also touched upon the issue of opening the regional communications, and an agreement was reached to activate the works of the trilateral working group.

PM Pashinyan shared also his impressions from the latest meeting held in Brussels and expressed concerns over the comments that were made after the meeting which, he said, have no connection with the content of the discussions.

In accordance with the provisions of the joint statement made by the Armenian PM and the Russian President this year on April 19, the sides discussed also issues relating to the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, particularly the possibility of activating the works of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship.

Pashinyan, Putin discuss bilateral agenda, regional issues

Emil Lazarian
Public Radio of Armenia
Armenia – June 1 2022
June 1, 2022, 14:39

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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin today.

The Russian President congratulated the Prime Minister of Armenia on his birthday and wished him all the best. Prime Minister Pashinyan thanked the Russian President for the phone call on his birthday and stressed that he highly appreciates the warm, friendly attitude of the Russian President.

The interlocutors discussed a number of issues on the Armenia-Russia bilateral agenda, touched upon regional issues, the Armenian-Azerbaijani border situation.

The Russian President welcomed the first meeting of the Armenian-Azerbaijani Commission on Demarcation and Border Security and reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to support the border demarcation process. It was emphasized that according to the agreement, the next sitting of the commission will be held in Moscow.

The issue of opening regional communications was touched upon and an agreement was reached to intensify the work of the trilateral working group.

Prime Minister Pashinyan shared his impressions of the recent meeting in Brussels with the Russian President, expressing concern over the comments that have nothing to do with the substance of the discussions after the meeting.

In accordance with the provisions of the joint statement of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia and the President of the Russian Federation of April 19, the interlocutors also discussed issues related to the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, in particular, the possibility of intensifying the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing.

Armenia’s marketing policy in tourism sector to be directed to 5 countries – Economy Minister

Garnik Tadevosian

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 14:14, 1 June 2022

YEREVAN, JUNE 1, ARMENPRESS. Armenia will concentrate its marketing policy in tourism sector on 4 directions and 5 countries, Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan said at the debate of the 2021 state budget performance report during the joint session of parliamentary standing committees.

The minister said that tourism infrastructures need major improvements.

“Our marketing policy in tourism sector will be based on 4 main directions and 5 countries. We have very limited marketing resources. These 4 are culture, nature, gastro and adventure directions. And the 5 countries are Russia, Iran (which are the biggest tourism suppliers now), as well as Germany, France and the United States”, the minister said.

Minister Kerobyan said they are going to concentrate their forces on these 5 countries and 4 directions in order to be able to reach the target.