  Armenia welcomes Initiative for Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks August 10, 2024 - 12:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia has welcomed the initiative by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar for the resumption of cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas. “Profoundly realizing importance of ceasefire & hostage release when human lives & reg peace are at stake, Armenia welcomes initiative by leaders of US, Egypt & Qatar,” the country’s Foreign Ministry said in X. “Hopefully, tangible outcome will be achieved during next discussions to bring relief to suffering ppl.” The leaders of the United States, Egypt and Qatar said in a statement on Thursday, August 8 that the two sides should return to negotiations on August 15 “to close all remaining gaps” on a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. “There is no further time to waste nor excuses from any party for further delay. It is time to release the hostages, begin the cease-fire, and implement this agreement,” the statement released by the three leaders stated.   Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.   Partner news |  Latest news Blinken stresses importance of dignified Armenia- Azerbaijan peace  Blinken has reaffirmed the importance of a durable and dignified peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.20 West Nile fever cases recorded in Armenia in past week 20 cases of the West Nile fever have been recorded in Armenia in the past week, health officials say.5 more YSU students each awarded AMD 1 million scholarship by Byblos Bank Armenia Five more students from the Yerevan State University have been awarded nominal scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia.Armenian schoolkid wins bronze at 1st International AI Olympiad A school student named Gevorg Grigoryan has won a bronze medal at the 1ST International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad. |
