Armenian President, PM discuss Azerbaijan's aggressionNovember 16, 2021 - 20:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Armen Sarkissian and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Tuesday, November 16 discussed the situation created as a result of Azerbaijan's attack on the province of Syunik. Azerbaijan on Tuesday launched a new provocation in the province of Syunik, shelling the Armenian positions and using artillery and armored vehicles. Authorities have already confirmed deaths and injuries among the Armenian army personnel. Although the Defense Ministry has not provided a specific number of deaths and injuries, it has revealed that the Armenian side has also lost two positions in Syunik. According to a press release from the President's office, the Prime Minister presented details about the incursion of the Azerbaijani military into the territory of Armenia, as well as unveiled the actions taken by the Armenian armed forces. Given that the President is supposed to participate in The Bloomberg New Economy forum in Singapore, the sides agreed that Sarkissian would use this influential international platform to introduce the situation on the borders of Armenia, as well as the problem of returning the Armenian prisoners of war illegally being held in Azerbaijan to the international community. The conference will be attended by world leaders, heads of international organizations, global corporations and the media. Top stories 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. 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. Partner news | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |