Wording of so-called corridor unacceptable for us – Pashinyan

In an interview to Al Jazeera, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan touched upon the issue of opening of regional communications, stating that the wording of the so-called corridor in this context is unacceptable for Armenia.

The reporter asked what is Armenia’s approach and position over the “corridor” that is supposed to connect Azerbaijan and Ankara by passing through the territory of Armenia, and the PM said:

“You know the wording, the narrative of so-called corridor is unacceptable for us, and it is red line for us. Because in our region, according to the trilateral statement, which was mentioned in the beginning of our conversation, we have one corridor in our region, and this is Lachin corridor connecting Nagorno Karabakh with Armenia. But we have another point in our trilateral statement which is about the opening of communications, meaning, for example, railways, roads, etc. And we are ready to and we are discussing that actually, to open regional communications both for Armenia and Azerbaijan with the respect of sovereignty and the laws of our countries”.

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🇦🇲🇮🇷 At the invitation of the President of the Majles of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Parliament of Armenia is in Iran on an official visit.

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🇦🇲🇧🇬 Armenian FM introduces Bulgarian lawmakers on current situation around NK conflict.

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🇦🇲🇬🇪 On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and Georgia, on June 13, 2022, the Embassy of Armenia to Georgia organized a reception and a concert of the State Dance Ensemble of Armenia at the Rustaveli National Theatre in Tbilisi.

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🇦🇲🇺🇦 Armen Ohanesyan, a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine of Armenian origin, died in the battles against Russian troops in Ukraine.

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❗️Handover of Aghavno and Berdzor to the Turks

"Residents of Berdzor and Aghavno will be provided with apartments as soon as the construction of the new road, which connects Armenia with Artsakh, is completed. The territory of Berdzor and Aghavno will come under the control of Azerbaijan", Pashinyan said. 

It should be noted that the new road is longer than the Lachin corridor, which connects the other part of Armenia with Artsakh, and is used now for movement of citizens in both directions.

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🇦🇲 Unique historical photograph 

Sose Mayrig, the widow and loyal comrade of Aghbiur Serob (the hero of the national liberation struggle of the Armenian people), and Drastamat Kanayan (Dro), the Defence Minister of the Republic of Armenia.
Egypt, 1947.

Sose and Dro’s remains were burried on Armenian soil, in Yerablur and Bash Aparan.

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The Azerbaijani athlete, who lost to the Armenian wrestler Hayk Papikyan at the Youth European Championships, left the award ceremony when the Armenian anthem was played. 

The Armenian Wrestling Federation filed a protest, after which Sabir Jafarov was disqualified.

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In a number of sections of the northern and northwestern border zone of the Republic of Artsakh, on August 1, starting at 09:00, the Azerbaijani units resorted to provocation, making attempts to cross the contact line, which were stopped by the forces of the Defense Army of Artsakh, reports the Defense Army of Artsakh informs that the Armenian side has suffered no casualties.

"The situation remains tense. Detailed information about the incident has been provided to the command of the Russian peacekeeping troops," the message says.

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❗️One Artsakh soldier killed, eight wounded in Azerbaijani drone attack.

▪️One Artsakh solider was killed and eight others were injured in a fresh Azerbaijani drone attack in the north-western section of the line of contact on Wednesday, the Defense Ministry of Artsakh said.

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