The deputy director of “Surmalu” released, the others arrested in the explosion case detained
3 of the persons arrested in connection with the explosion in the “Surmalu” shopping center have been detained. The petition to arrest one, the deputy director of “Yerevan Canning Factory” CJSC, which operates the “Surmalu” shopping center, was rejected.
Khachik Stamboltsyan passed away
Khachik Stamboltsyan, a member of the Central Committee of the 11th convocation of the Armenian SSR, a public and political figure, passed away this morning. He was 81 years old.
Hikmet Hajiyev announced the directions of negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia
Hikmet Hajiyev, the assistant to the president of Azerbaijan, and head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration announced the directions of negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
“At the end of this month, the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia will meet in Brussels. We hope that at this meeting it will be agreed to organize a working group to prepare the text of the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The Deputy Prime Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan will meet in Moscow and discuss the issues of transport connection and border demarcation,” he said.
Most of the families evacuated from Berdzor, Aghavno and Nerkin Sus settled in different regions of Armenia
Most of the families evacuated from Berdzor, Aghavno, and Nerkin Sus settled in different regions of Armenia, and some of those who wanted to live in Artsakh were temporarily accommodated in hotels in Stepanakert, Victoria Petrosyan, spokesperson of the Artsakh Ministry of Territorial Management and Infrastructure informed.
“Residents displaced from Berdzor, Aghavno, who have settled at different addresses in Stepanakert, have already received the support that our other compatriots who were displaced after the 44-day war benefit from,” she noted.
Petrosyan added that the displaced people in Artsakh will benefit from the state support programs for housing provision.
A statement will be released after the upcoming Pashinyan-Aliyev-Michel meeting: PM’s Office on Hikmet Hajiyev’s remarks
A respective statement will be released over the results of the upcoming meeting of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Council Charles Michel scheduled in Brussels on August 31, the Office of the Prime Minister of Armenia informed, commenting on the statement of Hikmet Hajiyev, the assistant to the Azerbaijani president, who said that the issue of creating a group that will prepare the text of the peace agreement is expected to be agreed upon during the upcoming Brussels meeting.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
As reported by Minval.az, Erdogan congratulated Aliyev and the Azerbaijanis on behalf of himself and the Turkish people, on the occasion of the transfer of Berdzor town of Kashatagh region, as well as Aghavno and Sus villages under the control of Azerbaijan as a result of the 44-day war in Artsakh.
Earlier, the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures of Artsakh, Hayk Khanumyan, had warned the residents that they should leave Aghavno, Berdzor, and Sus by August 25.
Since yesterday, August 26, the Azerbaijani army has been stationed in the Berdzor administrative center of the Kashatagh region of Artsakh, as well as in the villages of Aghavno and Sus.
The US embassy in Azerbaijan responded to Hikmet Hajiyev’s statement about the ambassador not visiting Shushi
The US Embassy in Azerbaijan responded to the statement of Hikmet Hajiyev, assistant to the President of Azerbaijan. The latter complained that the ambassadors of France and the United States to Azerbaijan ignored the invitation of the Azerbaijani government to visit Shushi.
The spokesperson of the embassy, in response to the inquiry of the Azerbaijani service of “Voice of America”, stated:
“The United States believes that through continued dialogue, continued engagement, including at the highest levels, we can do everything possible to help achieve a lasting and comprehensive peace. As we said earlier, there is no greater supporter of Azerbaijan’s independence and sovereignty than the USA.
The employees of the United States Embassy have made many visits and continue to visit all Azerbaijan regions, including Aghdam, Zangilan, and Fuzuli. Embassy employees visit all regions of the country to establish relations with Azerbaijan on such important issues as security, healthcare, energy, and economic development.”
Other News
- The opposition to hold a rally on September 2 in France Square.
- President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Armenia.
- The Chief of the General Staff of the RA Armed Forces Edward Asryan participated in the closing ceremony of the International Army Games.
