The continuous increase of the level of military combat readiness is a priority for Armenia, defense minister Vigen Sargsyan told a press conference October 2.
On October 1 and 4 especially in the evening hours, on October 2-3 from time to time rain with thunderstorm is predicted in Yerevan, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 15-20 m/s.
“We are able to ensure our security for 25 years regardless of the fact that Azerbaijan is a military threat to us and has oil dollars. The Armenian side can ensure its security with all methods, starting from military and non-military channels”, he said, adding that two countries – Azerbaijan and Turkey, are military threats to Armenia.
President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on September 30 sent a letter of condolences to the Hakobyan family on the death of adviser to the President, former director of the National Security Service Gorik Hakobyan.
The ICRC representatives informed the saboteurs about their families, as well as received information from them in order to pass forward to their relatives.
Vigenin reiterated his steadfast support for the work of the OSCE Minsk Group and its Co-Chairs, but stressed that the ultimate responsibility lies with the political leaderships of the parties involved. He welcomed plans for a meeting between the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in the near future.
The tremors were registered near the city of Guangyuan. The epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 13 kilometers (over 8 miles).
The statement says Paylan participated in the 6th Armenia-Diaspora Forum titled ‘Mutual trust, unity and responsibility’ in Armenia.
Former director of Armenia’s National Security Service Gorik Hakobyan has passed away at the age of 71 after a long illness.
Recognition of Artsakh and its involvement in international processes will allow the citizens of the Republic to fully realize their rights and freedoms, as well as to maintain stability and security in the region, Press secretary of Artsakh’s Foreign Ministry Ani Sargsyan announced.
