“On account of all this, we may state that Iran-Armenia relations more strengthen Armenia’s positions, and I’d say they provide an alternative to Armenia in the field of security and defence. Iran, out of its interests, is ready to provide such alternatives to Armenia with its readiness to support.”
“Shahin Morzoev’s asylum request from Armenia is mainly conditioned by the oppressions against public and political figures of the Talysh people, Talysh journalists and anyone who raises issues of Talysh history in general. This particular activist has regularly been persecuted in Azerbaijan; his family members have also been harassed. Therefore, he had no other option than seek for an asylum,” Voskanyan said.
With the assistance of Russia, Armenia has sent another humanitarian aid cargo to Syria. The aircraft, loaded with food products and other first necessity items took off from Yerevan’s Erebuni airport and landed in Latakia, Syria. Vigen Sargsyan, Defense Minister of Armenia, reminded reporters this is the second time humanitarian aid is being sent to Syria at the order of President Serzh Sargsyan.
Baku is strictly concerned over the statement made by French President Francois Hollande who said the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict must be based on the right to selfdetermination.
“By receiving such request from the Azerbaijani citizen we have immediately discussed it and came to a conclusion that we have no grounds to reject that request,” the Minister said.
“Azerbaijan got ready for April for 22 years, USD 20 billion was spend throughout recent 3-4 years, much armaments have been purchased, probably, foreign advisors have worked as well.”
Chairman of the Religious Council of the Armenian Patriarchate in Istanbul Bishop Sahak Mashalian has announced his resignation, informing that General Vicar Aram Ateshian is to blame for his decision, “Agos” periodical informs.
“In extraditing Alexander Lapshin to Azerbaijan, where he is at risk of torture and other ill-treatment, amongst other human rights violations, the Belarusian authorities have failed to adhere to their obligations under international human rights law,” the statement reads.
Reflecting to Russia’s role and approaches in the region, that these projects will be banned by Russia, Barzegar said it should be taken into consideration that in the South Caucasus and in the region, where Armenia is located, Russia traditionally has had positions of a leading power. In his words this means, like in case of any other country following its national interests, in case of a superpower those interests are being imposed on other countries.
“We do not insist on holding meetings or consultations. We offer and try to get consent from respective sides. Agenda of Bonn and Munich meetings is still being developed,” Zakharova said, adding that in case a final decision is reached, press will be informed about that.
