Iran does not oppose EU monitoring mission in ArmeniaFebruary 10, 2023 - 13:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran does not oppose the deployment of a civilian EU monitoring mission to the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri has said. Zohouri made the remarks on the sidelines of the forum Armenia-Iran Relations in Context of Common Interests on Thursday, February 10, Shant News reports. “Other countries can contribute to ensuring security and peace in the region,” the Ambassador noted. Foreign ministers from the 27 EU member countries met in Luxembourg in October and agreed a civil mission to address problem on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. They decided to send up to 40 EU experts on the Armenian side of the border to monitor, analyze and report the situation in the region. The mission was deployed on October 20 and finished its work on December 19. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said in late December that that the European Union plans to deploy a long-term mission to Armenia to promote lasting peace in the South Caucasus. Top stories 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. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |