15:28,
YEREVAN, AUGUST 26, ARMENPRESS. The Turkish dronemaker Baykar Makina rules out selling its Bayraktar UAVs to Russia, its CEO announced.
In an interview with the BBC Russian service, Baykar Makina CEO Haluk Bayraktar spoke about their assistance to Ukraine, the Ukrainian military’s active use of the Bayraktar drones against Russian forces and other issues.
The Baykar Makina CEO ruled out selling the Bayraktar drones to Russia.
15:42,
YEREVAN, AUGUST 26, ARMENPRESS. An Azerbaijani soldier fighting for Ukraine was killed near Nikolayev, the Azerbaijani news media reported.
According to Ukraine-based Azeri journalist Anar Natikoghlu, the killed soldier’s name is Said Huseynov, a volunteer who joined the Ukrainian army to fight Russian forces.
15:52,
YEREVAN, AUGUST 26, ARMENPRESS. The OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship has an international mandate to provide support for the lasting and comprehensive settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the Armenian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Vahan Hunanyan told ARMENPRESS, commenting on Azerbaijan’s reaction to Washington’s appointment of a new U.S. co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group.
“No one cancelled this mandate,” Hunanyan added.
On August 25, the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken appointed Ambassador Philip T. Reeker as Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations, who will also serve as U.S. OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair.
16:51,
YEREVAN, AUGUST 26, ARMENPRESS. The team of the Armenian Armed Forces participated for the very first time in the Elbrus Ring tournament of the International Army Games 2022 together with servicemen from 10 other countries, the Armenian Ministry of Defense said.
Participants completed 15 special tasks, overcoming obstacles and ice in mountainous terrain in difficult climate and psychological conditions, conducting live-fire marksmanship exercises and marching around Mount Elbrus.
The final and most difficult task was ascending the 5642 meter high Elbrus.
17:16,
YEREVAN, 26 AUGUST, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 26 August, USD exchange rate down by 0.12 drams to 404.82 drams. EUR exchange rate up by 1.34 drams to 405.31 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate down by 0.04 drams to 6.74 drams. GBP exchange rate up by 0.18 drams to 478.94 drams.
The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals.
Gold price up by 96.09 drams to 22822.92 drams. Silver price up by 4.16 drams to 251.52 drams. Platinum price stood at 16414.1 drams.
18:09,
YEREVAN, AUGUST 26, ARMENPRESS. Artur Tovmasyan, the President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh, convened an extended working meeting with the participation of the leaders of the factions, the presidents of the commissions and the staff members on August 26.
As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of Artsakh’s parliament, the head of the parliament spoke about convening Armenia-Artsakh inter-parliamentary session scheduled for the second half of September and forming an agenda.
Issues related to the Artsakh issue and security will be included in the agenda.
The course of preparations for the opening of the 6th session of the 7th convocation of the National Assembly of Artsakh was also discussed.
At the consultation, reference was made to the organization of a rally dedicated to the declaration of the Republic of Artsakh on the initiative of the five factions of the National Assembly on September 2 at 19:00 at the Revival Square.
18:51,
YEREVAN, AUGUST 26, ARMENPRESS. Yerevan Mayor Hrachya Sargsyan and ADB Country Director for Armenia Paolo Spantigati discussed the progress of road construction projects implemented under the Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program. Regional specialists of the Bank also participated in the meeting.
As ARMENPRESS was informed from the Yerevan City Hall, referring to the joint projects of the development of urban infrastructures, the Mayor emphasized their importance and ensuring their continuity. The parties also talked about new road construction projects, in particular, attracting possible credit funds for the construction of the new road connecting Isakov and Arshakunyats avenues.
The director of the Armenian office of the Asian Development Bank, expressing his satisfaction with the results of the projects, noted that the Yerevan Municipality is one of the reliable partners of the bank, expressing readiness to support the community in implementing large-scale projects, the importance of which go beyond the capital city.
19:04,
YEREVAN, AUGUST 26, ARMENPRESS. By the decision of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Deputy Minister of Finance Arman Poghosyan, Chairman of the State Revenue Committee Rustam Badasyan and Head of the International Cooperation Department of the State Revenue Committee Harutyun Azgaldyan will pay a working visit to the Republic of Indonesia (Bali) from August 29 to September 3 to participate in a high-level meeting “Supporting recovery through increased tax transparency”, ARMENPRESS was informed from e-gov.am website.
The Prime Minister instructed the Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia to submit the report on the results of the mission to the Republic of Indonesia within three days after returning from the business trip to the staff of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
20:16,
YEREVAN, AUGUST 26, ARMENPRESS. The winner of the $1.33 billion Mega Millions jackpot in the US still hasn't claimed the prize after 30 days, ARMENPRESS reports, citing "RIA Novosti", the Daily Mail newspaper said.
"The winner of the lottery has not claimed the prize after 30 days," the newspaper writes.
The lottery organizers have urged ticket buyers to check their numbers carefully. Players have one year after the lottery to claim the prize.
Top military of Armenia and Russia discuss the process of modernization and reforms of the Armed Forces of Armenia
20:27,
YEREVAN, AUGUST 26, ARMENPRESS. In the sidelines of his working visit to Russia, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia, Major General Edward Asryan met with the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, 1st Deputy Minister of Defense, Army General Valery Gerasimov, ARMENPRESS reports, MoD Armenia informed.
Valery Gerasimov congratulated Edward Asryan on his appointment as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, and wished him effective and fruitful work for the benefit of the Republic of Armenia.
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces presented to his Russian counterpart the recent developments on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, as well as the developments recorded in Artsakh and the current situation.
During the meeting, a number of issues related to the Armenian-Russian military cooperation were discussed. Reference was made to the modernization of the Armed Forces of Armenia and the course of reforms.