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Armenian Foreign Ministry condemns actions against Iran

The Armenian Foreign Ministry condemned the activities aimed at undermining international security, also expressed in the actions against the Islamic Republic of Iran last week.

"#Armenia condemns activities aimed at undermining int’l security expressed also in the actions against the Islamic Republic of #Iran last week. We are deeply concerned about developments in the wider region. We hope that diplomacy will enable protection of int’l law & prevention of further undesirable developments," the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on X.

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Azerbaijan and Pakistan discuss possibilities of expanding military cooperation

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Pakistan Sahir Shamshad Mirza, who arrived in Baku today.

According to the Administration of the President of Azerbaijan, the parties discussed issues related to the expansion of military cooperation between the two countries.

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Armenian public organizations have appealed to the participants of the UN Climate Change Conference COP29 to demand that Azerbaijan release the Armenian prisoners.

The appeal of 53 Armenian civil society organizations to the participating countries and parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change states that Azerbaijan still holds 23 Armenian prisoners captured at various times after 2020, including prisoners of war and civilians. Azerbaijan uses them as a lever of pressure to obtain concessions from Armenia, one of which was Armenia's agreement to host COP29 in Baku.

The organizations call on the international community to prevent the legitimization of Azerbaijan's policy and demand the release of all prisoners before the start of the conference. The statement noted that during the 2020 war, Azerbaijan committed numerous war crimes, and in 2023 completely expelled the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh, destroying the cultural and historical heritage of the region.

The appeal calls for action to ensure climate justice, set global funding targets for climate change mitigation in developing countries, and introduce accountability mechanisms to prevent manipulation of climate funds.

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US, France, Armenia emerge as India's top three defence export customers

"India is presently exporting military equipmentto more than 100 nations across the world. The top three countries in the last financial year include the US, France and Armenia, official sources said on Sunday, The Times of India reported.

The sources said the exports to the US include a significant number of parts of aircraft and helicopters manufactured by Indian firms for global defence majors like Lockheed Martin and Boeing.

The exports to France include a lot of software and electronic equipment while the exports to Armenia include ATAGS artillery guns, Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems, Swathi weapon locating radars and other important systems.

Israel says it has concluded strikes on Iranian missile manufacturing sites and aerial defense systems

On Saturday morning, Israel launched direct strikes against Iran in a high-stakes response to Tehran’s ballistic missile attack earlier this month. Though the assault has now ended, it heightens concerns that the prolonged confrontation between these two powerful militaries may escalate into a broader regional conflict.

The Israeli military said it hit “precise” military targets in Iran, as Iranian state media reported several explosions. Israel’s retaliatory targets in Iran did not include energy infrastructure, an Israeli military source told CNN.

Official Iranian media said portions of military sites in three provinces – Tehran, Ilam and Khuzestan – were hit, but it said its air defenses were successful and damage was “limited.”

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Armenian and Turkish Wrestlers Fight Each Other and Are Disqualified

An unpleasant incident occurred during a match between Armenian and Turkish wrestlers at the U23 World Wrestling Championship in Tirana. Super heavyweight Lyova Gevorgyan was wrestling against Turkish athlete Hakan Buyukcingil.

At the end of the first round, when the Armenian wrestler was leading 1-0, the Turkish wrestler pushed Gevorgyan and provoked him, to which the Armenian wrestler responded.

Both wrestlers were disqualified by the referees.

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Pashinyan and Lukashenko Had a Brief Interaction in Kazan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a brief conversation with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko during the BRICS summit in Kazan. This was reported by the Belarusian “Pul 1” Telegram channel.

No further details about the meeting were provided.

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the importance of stable peace in the South Caucasus during a phone conversation on October 24. This was reported in a statement from U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller.

“They discussed the importance of establishing a just and lasting peace in the South Caucasus by strengthening connectivity that would benefit the entire region,” the statement reads.

The situation in Gaza and Lebanon was also discussed.

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Baku has labeled the resolution adopted yesterday by the European Parliament as an attempt to interfere in its internal affairs

Baku has deemed the resolution adopted by the European Parliament yesterday as biased. Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis stated that the European Parliament, setting aside all other issues, “has once again attacked Azerbaijan.”

Baku’s parliament stated that it has “grown accustomed to the European Parliament’s disdainful attitude towards the legitimate expectations of the Azerbaijani people,” noting that it is difficult to accept that Azerbaijan ensured its territorial integrity and sovereignty as a result of the 44-day war and “counter-terrorism measures.”

Emphasizing that the resolution “contains absurd statements, accusations, threats, and demands based on false information,” Baku considers it a document that gathers “topics and pressure tools used by various interested groups acting against Baku.”

With 453 votes in favor, 31 against, and 89 abstentions, the European Parliament adopted a resolution the previous day on the situation in Azerbaijan, human rights violations, breaches of international law, and relations with Armenia.

The resolution addresses all major issues within Azerbaijan and those created by that state in international relations. Reaffirming support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Armenia and Azerbaijan, European MPs reiterated their demand for Azerbaijani forces to withdraw from Armenia’s sovereign territory.

The resolution explicitly calls the forced displacement of Artsakh Armenians “ethnic cleansing.” Resolutions of the European Parliament are non-binding and are advisory in nature.

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Pashinyan at BRICS+ 2024

Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in the 16th BRICS+ Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, 2024.

During the summit, Prime Minister Pashinyan met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss bilateral issues.

Armenia-Iran Relations

Prime Minister Pashinyan expressed satisfaction with the dynamic relations between Armenia and Iran, highlighting that under President Pezeshkian’s leadership, this positive momentum has not only been maintained but also strengthened. He emphasized that fostering stronger relations with Iran is a priority for the Armenian government.

President Pezeshkian reiterated that developing relations with neighboring and friendly states, including Armenia, is a key priority for his country.

Armenia-Azerbaijan Relations

Pashinyan: Simplified Procedures for Communication with Nakhichevan

In his speech at the plenary session of the BRICS+ Summit, Prime Minister Pashinyan stated that Armenia has proposed simplified border and customs procedures for communication with Nakhichevan. He refuted claims that Armenia had agreed to involve a third country to ensure the security of communication through its territory, clarifying that such allegations are false and unsupported by any document, according to Sputnik Armenia.

Pashinyan also discussed the “Crossroads of the World” project, proposed by the Armenian government. He explained that if implemented, this project would secure safe cargo passage through Armenia. The project envisions Armenia as a key transit route for vehicles, cargo, passengers, pipelines, and cables, connecting the Black Sea to the Persian Gulf via Iran, Armenia, and Georgia, and the Caspian Sea to the Marmara Sea via Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Turkey.

Notably, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was absent during Pashinyan’s speech, TASS reported.

Peace Treaty

Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Aliyev instructed their foreign ministers to finalize the peace treaty. The leaders met during the BRICS+ Summit to discuss advancing the bilateral peace agenda, including the peace treaty, border delimitation, and other matters of mutual interest. Both sides agreed that their foreign ministers would continue negotiations to finalize and sign the agreement on “the establishment of peace and interstate relations” as soon as possible.

Putin’s Remarks

Following Pashinyan’s speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on the progress of demarcating the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. He described the demarcation process as a positive step toward achieving a peace treaty, as reported by TASS.

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