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“The message spread by the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan on March 11 claiming that the Azerbaijani video surveillance systems recorded the procession of military equipment of the Armenian Armed Forces accompanied by Russian peacekeepers along the Stepanakert-Ghaibalishen-Lisagor road, does not correspond to reality,” the Armenian Defense Ministry said in a statement."
"The Ministry says the information is false, and there are no units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, military equipment in the territory of Nagorno Karabakh."
"Armenian Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan on March 9 held a meeting with the Ambassador of Finland to Armenia Kirsti Narinen."
"Issues related to possibilities of bilateral cooperation in the defense sector were discussed, the defense ministry said in a read-out."
"Minister Papikyan presented the course of the ongoing reforms in the Armenian military at the request of the ambassador."
"A number of issues concerning regional security were also discussed."
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"No casualtirs are reported from the Armenian side. As of 20:00, the situation on the frontline is relatively stable."
https://en.armradio.am/2023/03/09/azerbaijani-forces-open-fire-at-armenian-positions-11/
“The operational situation remains unchanged and relatively stable,” Sarumyan added."
"US Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien met with Vayots Dzor governor Ararat Grigoryan and Syunik governor Robert Ghukasyan to discuss the economic and security situations in these regions."
"She pledged continued US support for Armenia’s sovereignty and independence"
"Armenia has submitted a proposal to the CSTO on relinquishing its quota of Deputy Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Armenian Foreign Ministry has confirmed the news to Public Radio of Armenia."
“We’ve presented a respective proposal to the CSTO,” foreign ministry spokesperson Vahan Hunanyan said, when asked to comment on media reports claiming that Armenia has formally renounced its quota of Deputy Secretary-General."
"Currently, the CSTO Secretary General has three deputies: Valery Semerikov (Russian Federation), Samat Ordabaev (Kazakhstan), Takhir Khairuloev (Tajikistan). The Secretary General is appointed for a three-year term, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025, this post is held by Imangali Tasmagambetov."
"Appointment to positions according to the quota is carried out by the Secretary General on a rotational basis every three years on the proposal of the CSTO member states. The number of such posts in the secretariat is assigned to countries in proportion to their contributions to the budget."
https://en.armradio.am/2023/03/10/armenia-renounces-csto-deputy-secretary-general-quota/
"Under the project, the sculpture of Jules Bastien Lepage by Auguste Rodin will be moved to another place in the same square."
"He said the number of employees in the sector exceeded 40 thousand for the first time."
https://en.armradio.am/2023/03/11/armenia-reports-1-billion-turnover-in-it-sector-for-first-time/
"Bringing together economic, literary, legal, and cultural historians from India, Armenia, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States, the conference highlights how, beginning in the early modern period and continuing to the present, Armenians have traveled to India to make its distant shores and cultures their own. Professor Sanjay Subrahmanyam will deliver the keynote address for this conference."
"The conference is co-sponsored by the Fowler Museum at UCLA, the Armenian Studies Center at the Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA, the USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies, the National Association of Armenian Studies and Research, the UCLA Narekatsi Chair in Armenian Studies, and the UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies."
https://en.armradio.am/2023/03/11/ucla-to-host-armeno-indica-conference-on-march-17-and-18/
"She scored 577 points in the 10m event and placed third among 59 participants."
"Greek athlete Anna Korakaki triumphed in an intense 10m air pistol competition to win gold. The competition was hotly contested between Korakaki and French shooter Camille Jedrzejewski. However, the Greek athlete was able to take the lead and secure victory."
"Eight Armenian athletes participated in the European Championships led by coaches Seyran Nikoghosyan and Andranik Ayvazyan."
"On March 11, the "Investor's Day for the IT Sector" event was held by the "Enterprise Armenia" investment support center with the support of the "Improvement of Armenia's Business Environment" program of the USAID, the RA Ministry of High-Tech Industry reports."
"In their speeches, the speakers highlighted the importance of ensuring an effective and continuous dialogue between the public and private sectors in order to improve and improve the business environment of Armenia."
"During the event's three panel discussions, speakers representing the public and private sectors addressed the primary issues of the information technology sector, such as the lack of skilled labor, education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics specializations at Armenian universities, and the improvement of general data protection regulations in Armenia."
"The Lori Regional Crisis Management Center was alerted that a grassy area was burning in the field adjacent to the highway from Stepanavan to Koghes village."
"The operational group of the regional rescue department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and three combat units from the fire-rescue squads went to the scene."
"The fire was contained at 16:21."
"Minister Vahan Kerobyan participated in the event entitled "State-Private Dialogue" in Gyumri."
"As reported by the RA Ministry of Economy, during the meeting, representatives of the private sector raised a number of issues related to the necessary support for exporters, free economic zones, ferry communication, dram exchange rate, as well as the "dry port" project."
"Answering the businessmen's questions, Minister Vahan Kerobyan noted."
"It is important for us to hear first-hand the problems faced by the business. The government's goal is to create a high-quality urban development environment where the investments made are meaningful and create a pleasant environment for both local residents and tourists."
"And as for the implementation of the "dry port" project, I think that it should become a new page in the revival of Gyumri's industry."
"In his speech, the head of state noted that the challenges caused by the blockade continue to exist, and the blocking of the natural gas pipeline supplied from Armenia on March 10 is another step towards the deepening of the humanitarian crisis in Artsakh."
"President Harutyunyan once again drew the attention of the international community to the 91-day blockade of the people of Artsakh. He emphasized that the Republic of Artsakh is trying to eliminate the severe consequences of the 2020 war, but now it has faced new severe challenges caused by the blockade and the threat of using force."
"The President of the Republic has given some instructions to the relevant bodies in order to implement urgent and important steps due to the situation."
a practical exercise on the topic "Evacuation and shelter in case of an air raid" will be held in primary school No. 1 of Artashat enlarged community of Ararat region, during which an electric horn will be tested, at Between 12:00 and 13:00, an electric horn will also be tested in Hnaberd settlement of Artashat enlarged community.
They ask the rescue service of the RA Ministry of Internal Affairs not to worry.
"Population natural increase in January 2023 comprised 742, according to data released by the Statistical Committee."
"3,229 births were recorded in January – a 12,6% and 13,2% growth compared to the same month of 2022 and 2021 respectively."
"The number of deaths decreased. 2,487 deaths were recorded in January – a 10,8% and 17,5% decrease compared to the same month of 2022 and 2021 respectively."
"The 742 natural increase indicator is 9,4 times higher than in January 2022."
https://armenpress.am/eng/news/1106099.html
“I am convinced that under your skillful leadership the People’s Republic of China will continue its further economic and social progress and will bring its important contribution to ensuring international peace and stability,” PM Pashinyan added in the letter, highly appreciating the traditional friendly Armenian-Chinese relations. PM Pashinyan reiterated readiness to make maximum efforts for the continuous development and expansion of bilateral cooperation."
"He wished good health and fruitful activities to Xi Jinping, and lasting peace and welfare to the friendly people of China."
https://armenpress.am/eng/news/1106095.html
"The figures for February of 2019, 2020 and 2022 stood at 96,000, 107,000 and 72,000 respectively."
"In total, over 290,000 tourists visited Armenia in January-February of 2023, the Tourism Committee said in a press release."
"Growth in inbound tourism from the following five countries was recorded in January-February 2023 – Russia (52%), Georgia (12%), Iran (5%), USA (1%), and Germany (1%)."
https://armenpress.am/eng/news/1106091.html
“While traveling to Syunik and Vayots Dzor, I had the chance to experience Armenia’s natural beauty and unique cultural heritage, taste some delicious regional foods, and meet some of Armenia’s talented artisans,” Ambassador Kvien tweeted. “I look forward to seeing more!”
"United States Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien traveled to Syunik and Vayots Dzor on March 10 to “discuss the economic and security situations in the regions” with the governors of the two provinces."
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"Earlier, the Anti-Corruption Committee spread a message that Gevorg Simonyan, who held the position of Deputy Minister of Health in 2020-2022, being responsible for the distribution of state funding, having a patronizing relationship with the director of the "Medline" clinic, did not exercise sufficient control, as a result of which Babken Shahumyan stole around 120 million drams. 11 people, including the Deputy Mayor of Yerevan, Gevorg Simonyan, were arrested in connection with abuses during the coronavirus pandemic."
"The director of "Medline" Medical Center, Babken Shahumyan, has already been arrested, and the head of the drug-resistant department of "National Pulmonology Center" L. House arrest was chosen as an alternative preventive measure for E."
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1106126.html
"The state news agency of the Artsakh Republic writes that in recent days, news has been circulating on social networks and the media about clashes between officials of Armenia and Artsakh, inter-governmental tensions in Artsakh, various political divisive processes, dismissals and resignations in Artsakh."
"The president has publicly addressed the topic of his resignation several times and his words remain valid, that is, he will resign at the first opportunity, when it is possible to ensure a normal change of power and avoid dangerous upheavals. Arayik Harutyunyan has no intention of avoiding the assumed responsibility under such difficult conditions," said Avanesyan."
"Turning to the issue of relations with the RA authorities, he assured that working relations, discussions and, if necessary, debates continue."
"However, no matter what internal discussions and processes take place, President Harutyunyan is convinced that the division and the increase in tension between different parts of the Armenian people are unacceptable and dangerous," emphasized the spokesperson of the President of the Republic of Artsakh."
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"Nevertheless, his statements regarding the situation related to the blockade of the Lachin Corridor in an interview given to Azerbaijani media earlier on March 8 raise serious questions in terms of their compliance with the status of a neutral mediator, which the EU Special Representative claims."
"Speaking about the supposed legitimacy of Azerbaijan's approach to the Lachin Corridor, the EU special representative clearly ignores the general context of the events taking place. And the implication is that Azerbaijan has been illegally blocking the Lachin Corridor for almost three months, violating not only the 2020 obligations assumed by the Tripartite Declaration of November 9, but also grossly violating the fundamental rights of the people of Artsakh. Under the pretext of the need to control the Lachin Corridor, on March 5, the armed forces of Azerbaijan resorted to a terrorist operation, killing three officers of the Police of the Republic of Artsakh and seriously injuring another," the ministry said in a statement."
"The department also emphasized that all of Azerbaijan's arguments regarding the blocking of the Lachin Corridor, including the thesis that the corridor was allegedly used for military purposes, were rejected by the UN International Court of Justice after a thorough investigation, which obliged Azerbaijan to ensure the unhindered access of people, vehicles and cargo. the movement through the Lachin corridor in both directions. The decisions of the International Court of Justice are legally binding, which was also announced by high-ranking representatives of the EU."
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1106108.html