Day: February 7, 2024

Political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the Swiss Confederation were held in Yerevan on February 6. The Armenian delegation was represented by Samvel Mkrtchyan, the head of the European Department of the MFA, the Swiss delegation was represented by Muriel Penever, the head of the Eurasian Region Department of the Foreign Ministry.

The parties praised the high level of political dialogue between Armenia and Switzerland, discussed a wide range of issues related to the agenda of bilateral relations. The sides emphasized the need to develop the existing cooperation in economy, high technologies, culture, tourism and other fields.

Reference was made to effective cooperation on international platforms and opportunities for mutual support..

At the meeting, reference was also made to the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The Armenian side presented the “Crossroads of Peace” project developed by the Armenian government.

Thoughts were also exchanged on regional and international security issues.

Partly cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula on Sunday, February 8, with a moderate southwesterly wind. The air temperature will be +5 +9 at night, +15 +20 in the afternoon, the National Hydrometeorological Service reports.

No precipitation is expected in the regions, a moderate easterly wind…

February 7 is the day of early presidential elections in Azerbaijan.  As of 10 a.m. Baku time, about 20% of voters took part in the elections. For the first time in 30 years, legitimate elections are being held in the cities and towns of Karabakh liberated from the Armenian occupation.

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