  Defense Ministry cautions against dragging "apolitical" army into politics February 25, 2021 - 18:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Defense Ministry published a statement Thursday, February 25, maintaining that the army is an apolitical force, hours after the General Staff of the Armed Forces demanded that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan resign. "The Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia are defending the borders of our homeland and ensuring its security. The army is an apolitical body, and any attempt to drag the armed forces into political processes is unacceptable," the statement reads. Any such attempt threatens the stability and security of Armenia, the Defense Ministry said pledging action if necessary. The country is facing a serious political crisis after the top military brass demanded Pashinyan's resignation. The PM, however, claims he had already dismissed the chief of the Army General Staff. The parliamentary opposition has already weighed in on the matter, urging against bloodshed and calling for a peaceful transition of power.   Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone  The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran.Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities.Armenian government besieged by protesters Protesters led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan poured into Yerevan’s Republic Square to try to surround the seat of Armenia’s government.Armenia, Russia agree on repairing railway destroyed in floods Yerevan and Moscow have agreed to repair a flood-stricken railway in northern Armenia. |
