It is evident that any challenge in the OSCE area needs to be dealt through dialogue. We can debate endlessly the essence and scope of the OSCE principles and commitments, which should shape this dialogue. However, if we do not agree on one basic principle then apparently all our efforts will be in vain. The non-use of force or threat of use force constitutes that very principle. Unconditional adherence to non-use of force is essential for any security related endeavor in the OSCE area.
Last April’s military actions once again or rather once more proved that if the enemy tries to solve the problem through military means, he will be thrown back with losses. It proved that no force in the world is capable of solving the Nagorno Karabakh issue through military means. There is no such force because you live, because you are true to the choice you made 25 years ago. There is no military solution; solution is political.
The press service of the Defense Ministry of Armenia informed, that the Ministry announced the information spread by Azerbaijan claiming it downed an Armenian UAV in Nakhichevan does not correspond to reality.
Thus, 6 people are currently charged for the overnight July 29-30 Sari Tagh events. The SIS continues investigating the case and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in the events.
The meeting focused on the Armenian participation in UN peacekeeping missions, trainings which are necessary in this context and issues of the upcoming projects of the Global Peace Operations Initiative – reconstruction of the peacekeeping training center, acquisition of devices for locating and disposing improvised explosive devices etc.
The President of Armenia and Governor Geraldo Alckmin discussed possibilities of developing cooperation in different areas and full utilization of the existing potential. They spoke in particular about research in the area of agriculture and prospects of cooperation in the scientific innovation programs.
“Our relations started in 1992 and recently have become much stronger, and undoubtedly, thanks to your, Mr. President presence here. The agreements, which have been signed, will further fortify our friendly bilateral relations. Please be assured that they will become even stronger in the areas of economic investments and health care. This event, which is taking place in the Embassy, will become a base for new, prosperous and promising relations in the future,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil Jose Serra.
The delegation of the Armenian government headed by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan has left for Russia to participate in the meeting of Eurasian Union’s Intergovernmental Council in Sochi to be held in the period of August 11-12.
“We are very proud that the RF sportsmen of the Armenian descent have registered excellent results. Several months ago in Yerevan was opened a figure skating school after the world legend Irina Rodnina. I am confident that joint victories and achievements in sports reflect reciprocal sentiments of our two peoples. As the saying goes “There is healthy mind in a healthy body”.
In the framework of the visit, Serzh Sargsyan will attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the RA Embassy in Brasilia. The President of Armenia will also have official meetings with the leadership of Brazil.
