‘On May 6, 7 and overnight May 8 an escalation of tension was observed in the Artsakh-Azerbaijan line of contact. Azerbaijani forces made over 160 ceasefire violations, firing more than 2600 shots from different caliber firearms at Artsakh’s military.
I convey to you once again my most sincere congratulations and wish you success and accomplishments in your high mission for the advancement and prosperity of the friendly France. Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.’
According to the customs service, the top 10 highest customs value products imported to Armenia are natural and liquefied gas, noncrude oil, petroleum products, passenger vehicles, diamonds, pharmaceuticals, mobile phones, raw tobacco, wheat and maslin, unprocessed aluminum and ethyl alcohol.
Azerbaijani forces also fired 11 mortar shells (60mm) in the eastern and northeastern sections of the line of contact. The defense ministry of Artsakh told the Defense Army took countermeasures to suppress the Azerbaijani aggression.
In April 2017 the passenger flow in Gyumri’s Shirak airport comprised 5283 people, exceeding the figure of April 2016 by 745.3%. In January-April the passenger flow in Shirak airport increased by 334.5% compared to January-April 2016.
Law enforcement agencies revealed that a group of Armenian citizens were engaged in smuggling agricultural products, including the apples of Azerbaijani origin, into Armenia via Georgian territory. The products have been smuggled, i.e. without customs control.
Azerbaijani forces breached the Artsakh ceasefire more than 45 times on May 4 and overnight May 5, firing more than 730 shots from various caliber firearms, the defense ministry of Artsakh told.
“The condition is critical at the moment. Now he is in Berd’s hospital,” Hovhannisyan said. No other details are reported yet.
The President’s Office informed President Sargsyan expressed his support and condolences to President Rouhani, endurance and patience to the family and friends of the victims and speedy recovery to the injured.
Enriko Apriamov was appointed Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of Armenia, reports Armenpress. The respective decision was signed by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan.
