Armenia: U.S. says Azerbaijan must withdraw from SyunikMay 18, 2021 - 10:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Presidential National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has told acting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that Azerbajan's movements inside Armenia’s state borders are unacceptable, adding that the White House will convey the U.S. position to Azerbaijan. According to a press release from Pashinyan's office, Sullivan said on Monday, May 17 that the American side will demand that Azerbaijan withdraw its troops from the Armenian territories. Sullivan also praised the restraint shown by the Armenian side in the current situation and the steps aimed at settling issues through diplomatic means. The White House National Security Adviser expressed concern over the Armenian captives still being held in Azerbaijan and stressed the need to have them repatriated as soon as possible. On the morning of May 12, the armed forces of Azerbaijan violated the border of Armenia in the southern province of Syunik, advancing 3.5 kilometers and surrounding Sev Lake, which is situated on the border between the two countries but is predominantly a part of Armenia. On May 13, the Azerbaijani military committed more border violations against Armenia, advancing near Vardenis (Gegharkunik province) and Sisian (Syunik province). The U.S. National Security Adviser appreciated the Armenian government’s commitment to strengthening democracy and assured that the United States will continue to support Armenia in advancing its democratic agenda. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |