“On the April 2nd the parliamentary elections were held in Armenia. They were marked by unprecedented high number of international observers, who stated that the elections were well administered, fundamental freedoms were respected, and the results reflected the will of the population,” the FM said.
The anti-terrorist unit of Istanbul’s law enforcement carried out six separate simultaneous raids in the city. According to the Turkish state-run Anadolu news agency, Istanbul police arrested five people and detained 12 foreigners suspected in having ties with the Islamic State.
“Baku refuses to implement these agreements, although their importance has been emphasized on numerous occasions, including during the recent trilateral meeting on April 28 of the foreign ministers of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan.”
“There is no Lavrov’s plan, it’s misinformation. Media war is taking place, you see what Azerbaijani FM says, he says that such option is possible. However, he is a liar, there was no any “peace for territories” formula any time. In 1992 I was a participant of negotiations, I don’t know when he was then, and there was no any discussion and it can’t be. “
“The statement of the OSCE Minsk Group indicates that all are interested in maintaining peace and stability in the region. Aliyev’s adventurism, the attempt to distract his society’s attention from domestic problems through such dangerous means is unacceptable. I think this statement will be followed by respective processes, maybe, they will not be public, and it is not necessary at all. The international community will more clearly and insistently present its stance,” Babayan said.
According to polls, Hassan Rouhani and Ebrahim Raisi almost have equal chances to win. The candidates need to receive more than 50% of the votes to win. If no one receives the minimum required votes, second round will be held where the two leaders of the first round will compete.
The US Navy is moving the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier to the Korean Peninsula where it will conduct dualcarrier training exercises with the USS Carl Vinson amid heightened tensions in the region, two defense officials told CNN.
“According to our information received from various sources Azerbaijan opened fired on a military facility in the opposite side of the contact line on May 15, which was properly retaliated by the other side. I have reiterated the position of Russia on this issue many times,” Zakharova stressed.
The Co-Chairs condemn these recent ceasefire violations and call upon the sides to take all necessary measures to prevent any further escalation in the conict zone.
The Armenians, Eastern Anatolia’s indigenous community, were competent in advanced agricultural methods and masters of almost every craft. Armenian families were settled in old and newly founded towns in Anatolia and Rumelia in efforts to meet the need for competent craftsmen.
