“Upon our observations, Armenia suffers more from corruption, fight against which should be led from top to bottom, in that case only that fight will succeed. And we’ll assist in that fight from top to bottom. Corruption has become a national security issue in the Republic of Armenia. You should have an independent investigative body of fight against corruption,” he said.
According to a UN report launched on May 18 by 2030 two-thirds of the world’s population will be living in cities, the urban population in developing countries will double, and the area covered by cities could triple, citing ABC News.
“It seemed after the April war that the sides have sharply alienated and the atmosphere of intolerance has been shaped, however, this meeting dispelled those concerns,” he said. The Russian analyst highlighted representativeness of the meeting, in particular, participation of MFAs of MG Co-chairs.”
“Putin has tried to leave the impression that he is only one that matters, so that’s why he sent Prime Minister Medvedev, MoD Shoygu, MFA Lavrov to Yerevan and Baku right after the fighting, without any coordination at all with Washington and Paris. So, if what you said is true, that’s a bit developing, if Putin wants to work with Paris and Washington. “
Lt. General Levon Mnatsakanyan, commander of the Defense Army of Nagorno Karabakh held a consultation on May 18 in one of the southern units, which was attended by deputy commanders, heads of headquarters divisions and services.
The Presidential Administration of Armenia informs the official motto and logo of Pope Francis’s visit to Armenia has been confirmed. The motto is – “Visit to the First Christian country”.
An Azerbaijani “SILKWAY” AN-12 cargo plane crashed on May 18 during take-off in Afghanistan. 7 crew members died during the crash.
“Yesterday I met with the parents of the soldiers. I share their emotions. We had a long talk. I think, if they want to change the medical facility and go abroad, it is their right. It is our duty to support our soldiers and their parents by all possible means, be it discussions, collaboration with philanthropists, or diplomatically”, the Minister said. Muradyan added irrespective of the possibilities of the legal sphere, it is their duty to assist them.
He referred to the fact that nowadays Turkey commits Genocide beyond its borders. “The Turkish assistance to the “Islamic State” can be considered as an action to spread genocide beyond its borders since it results in the killings of the Genocide survivors. We can say the same also in case of the Karabakh attack.
May 19 is the 100th anniversary of the Greek genocide of the Ottoman Empire (Pontic Genocide). Representatives of the Greek community of Armenia, several National Assembly MPs, representatives of the Armenian police and Ministry of Emergency Situations visited Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex to respect the memory of the victims of the Greek genocide.
