The First Deputy Minister of Defense – Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev has started an official visit to the Republic of Türkiye on September 11, Azernews reports, citing the Ministry.
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Within the framework of the Responsible Sourcing program of the London Precious Metals Market Association, “ARGOR-HERAEUS SA”, one of the world’s largest refining companies has conducted an on-site visit of “AzerGold” Closed Joint Stock Company (QSC) and presented its final report on its conclusions, Azernews reports, citing AzerGold.
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September 11, 2023
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Armenia launched joint drills with US peacekeeping forces on Monday, US military officials said, in the latest sign of the ex-Soviet republic’s drift from its traditional ally Russia.
“Exercise Eagle Partner’s opening ceremony has kicked-off” at Zar training centre near Yerevan, involving some 85 US soldiers and 175 Armenian troops, US Army Europe and Africa Spokesperson told AFP, days after Moscow summoned Armenia’s ambassador over the exercises and rising tensions.
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Armenia launched joint drills with US peacekeeping forces on Monday, US military officials said, in the latest sign of the ex-Soviet republic’s drift from its traditional ally Russia.
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The United States is deeply concerned about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. This is noted in a press statement by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
“We note that humanitarian supplies are positioned near both the Lachin and Aghdam routes, and we repeat our call for the immediate and simultaneous opening of both corridors to allow passage of desperately needed humanitarian supplies to the men, women, and children in Nagorno-Karabakh. We also urge leaders against taking any actions that raise tensions or distract from this goal. The use of force to resolve disputes is unacceptable.
“In light of the recent increase in tensions in the South Caucasus, the United States will continue to strongly support efforts by Armenia and Azerbaijan to resolve outstanding issues through direct dialogue, with the aim of achieving a dignified and enduring peace. We reiterate that any peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan must protect the rights and security of the residents of Nagorno-Karabakh. We also encourage dialogue between Baku and residents of Nagorno-Karabakh.
“The United States further reaffirms the only way forward is peace, dialogue, and the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the basis of mutual respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the aforesaid press statement added.
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) of Armenia also announced the information about the [Azerbaijani military] buildup. And in order to avoid excessive stress, other things, it is desirable to follow the official information, we publicize everything. Arman Sargsyan, Deputy Minister of Defense of Armenia, told this to reporters Monday in the National Assembly.
Regarding the remark that there are videos showing that Azerbaijan is stockpiling offensive weapons at the border with Armenia, the deputy defense minister said: “I will not say professionally, it is clearly visible there, and it seems that they are artillery means, it is a number of military equipment. It has been talked about; I don’t want to talk about it one more time. I will only urge you to follow our information, we regularly provide information immediately in case of certain escalations or up to fire from small firearms. The MoD [of Armenia] naturally takes steps within its authority to not destabilize the situation in the region and in terms of not having any negative impact on the general situation. Our region is such that there is a risk of escalation, but we, as a state, must take steps so that it does not come to escalation, in general, to major military actions.”
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12:10, 8 September 2023
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s wife Anna Hakobyan has met in Kyiv with members of the Armenian community of Ukraine.
The meeting was attended by Armenian families, together with their children, living in Kyiv, Odessa, Dnipro, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Sumy, Khmelnytskyi, Chernihiv oblasts, as well as the city of Kryvyi Rih.
Hakobyan talked with the children, asked them how they were overcoming the days of war. The Armenian children were interested in the life in Armenia, and what the children in Armenia are doing.
Asked on the security situation, Hakobyan said that although the situation in Armenia is difficult, it is not as difficult as in Ukraine, and at the same time she said that the Armenian government is doing everything possible to establish peace. The children asked Hakobyan what steps Armenia is taking to have closer relations with Ukraine, and Hakobyan said that’s the reason of her visit. The children said they want to visit Armenia very much and Hakobyan suggested them to continue their education in Armenia.
All attendees, both adults and children, said they’re impatiently waiting for the opportunity to travel to Armenia.
Hakobyan conveyed to the children the Armenian government’s humanitarian aid (smartphones and computers).
The members of the Armenian community of Ukraine thanked Hakobyan for the meeting and said that the whole community has been waiting for the meeting for many years.
Anna Hakobyan underscored the importance of achieving sustainable peace, in Armenia, in Ukraine and elsewhere around the world.
The Armenian PM’s spouse then met with the Armenian embassy staff, as well as renowned Ukraine-based Armenian filmmaker Roman Balayan and painter Boris Yeghiazaryan.