 CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw April 24, 2024 - 13:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov has declared that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Tasmagambetov maintained that despite Armenia’s decision to suspend participation in CSTO events, the organization “fully retains its obligations to Yerevan”. “Armenia has indeed limited its participation in the work of the CSTO, but the main mechanisms of interaction are functioning, and work on the organization’s agenda continues,” the CSTO Secretary General said, according to Izvestia. “All CSTO obligations towards Armenia remain in full accordance with the statutory goals and principles of the organization.” Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in a recent interview with France 24 that Armenia has frozen its participation in the Russian-led bloc. Following the announcement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declared that Russia hopes to receive a response from Armenia regarding the fulfillment of obligations and participation in joint integration structures, including the CSTO, warning of consequences.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
