Biden nominates new ambassador to Yerevan
The White House owner proposes appointing Christina Quinn to Armenia. Kristina Quinn currently serves as US Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine, having held this position since January 2020.
Turkey begins demining works on its side of border with Armenia
According to the Turkish newspaper Gazete Kars (published in the city of Kars in the province of the same name), mine clearance work has begun on the border between Turkey and Armenia. "An Israeli company is carrying out mine clearance," the publication says, noting that the relevant work began 20 days ago in the Kars region.
Russia plans to build a new military base in Armenia
Although a new military base is not mentioned in the justification, it is claimed that the placement points of the Russian military base are changing, along with the amount of land and other immovable property being transferred to the Russian side and the legal documents that serve as the base's foundation.
Armenian Defense Minister comments on broadening of influence of ministry and on former Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan
Suren Papkiyan said that many suspect that an attempt is being made to subordinate the armed forces to the defense minister. “Meanwhile, this is not an attempt, but a very clear step: the army must be subordinate to the Minister of Defense and the Supreme Commander-in-Chief,” the head of the Defense Ministry said.
Ararat Mirzoyan: “Destructive position of Azerbaijan hinders establishment of stability in region”
“While Yerevan seeks to resume peace talks, Baku continues its policy of provocative actions and threats to use force,” he said.
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council meets with counterpart and Pashinyan in Yerevan
Azerbaijani expert on Armenia, Vusal Mammadzada, stated that in recent days, the region had witnessed Iran's activity in the political processes.
Economic activity in January-May increases by 10.2% in Armenia
The main drivers of growth were the service sector (growth of 24.9%), the energy complex - (13.1%), and the construction sector - (11.4%).
Armenia concerned about Head of Estonian Parliament visit to Shusha
In his video address from Shusha, the speaker of the Estonian parliament previously called Shusha an Azerbaijani city reconstructed after 30 years of occupation.
Armenian Foreign Minister meets with Spanish high officials in Madrid
The interlocutors emphasized the promotion of the political dialogue and high-level reciprocal visits between the two countries, expressing readiness to undertake steps towards deepening the collaboration.
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