U.S. urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to resolve issues directlyNovember 21, 2023 - 12:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States believes it is important that Armenia and Azerbaijan discuss and resolve issues directly to benefit the region. Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State Matthew Miller said his country continues to engage the leadership of both countries and offer to facilitate a dignified and durable peace where the rights of all are respected. “It is important that Armenia and Azerbaijan discuss and resolve issues directly to benefit the region,” Miller told a briefing on Monday, November 20. “We would welcome a role in facilitating those talks. We’ve seen other countries offer to facilitate those talks. We think it’s important that the two countries talk face to face to reach a durable agreement.” Top stories The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. Partner news | Armenia considers Cyprus as one of its main partners in EU - envoy Armenia considers Cyprus one of its main partners in the European Union, Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan has said. Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani. Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed. Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. |