Recent Developments regarding Deadly Clashes along Armenia-Azerbaijan Border
Social and diplomatic developments; Military statements
Tension Grows along Armenia-Azerbaijan Border
Small-scale clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which started in the early hours of September 11, intensified on September 12-13. Clashes took place mainly on the border of Azerbaijan and Armenia. According to information released by both sides in recent months, border tensions have increased and become more intense. Azerbaijan and Armenia blame each other for the clashes and accuse each other of provocation.
Azerbaijan Hands Over Five Armenian Soldiers to Armenia
The National Security Service of Armenia confirmed the return of five Armenian servicemen from Azerbaijan. "We welcome this move as a step towards the normalization of relations," the Armenian National Security Service said in a statement.
Fitch rates Armenia at "B+"
According to the report, Armenia has good per-capita income, governance, and business environment indicators relative to peers. "It also has a solid macroeconomic and fiscal policy framework, a genuine commitment to reform, and IMF support, all of which contribute to its 'B+' IDRs. Geopolitical concerns, a substantial portion of state debt denominated in other currencies, and weak external finances work against these advantages," Fitch said.
US Chief Advisor on Caucasus Negotiations to Visit Region
During a briefing, Vedant Patel, the First Deputy Press Secretary of the State Department, stated that Philip T. Reeker, the Chief Advisor of the US State Department on Caucasus negotiations, will visit the region soon. He noted that this would be his first visit in the new position.
Pashinyan Pays Working Visit to Russia and Meets Putin
On September 6, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived on a working visit to the Russian city Vladivostok. The Head of the Armenian Government took part in the plenary session of the 7th Eastern Economic Forum themed "On the road to a multipolar world" in Vladivostok, which was held with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Heads of State of other countries. A day earlier, the Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, who was in Moscow on a working visit, met with Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov.
Recent Political Developments in Armenia
Security Council of Armenia: "Biological Threat Reduction Program that brings Armenia and the United States together has nothing to do with biological weapons"; Robert Kocharyan: "We must do everything possible and impossible to protect the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh"
Russischer Milliardär armenischer Herkunft zieht nach Bergkarabach
Ruben Vardanyan, ein russischer Milliardär armenischer Herkunft, hat beschlossen, auf seine russische Staatsbürgerschaft zu verzichten und in das separatistische Bergkarabach zu ziehen.
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