ICRC working to arrange meeting with Armenian soldier in AzerbaijanAugust 16, 2019 - 13:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross have yet to meet the Armenian soldier who found himself in Azerbaijan under unknown circumstances days earlier, RFE/RL Armenian service reports. Armenian serviceman Arayik Ghazaryan (b. 2000) left his military post in Nagorno Karabakh on August 12 afternoon and ended up in the territory of Azerbaijan. Zara Amatuni from the ICRC's Yerevan office said the ICRC is continuing negotiations with relevant authorities to obtain permission to meet Ghazaryan. Amatuni revealed that the Committee usually strives to organize such meetings in the shortest time possible but that there is no certainty when it comes this exact case. In a statement issued on August 13, the Defense Ministry of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) refuted Azerbaijani media reports alleging that the Armenian soldier has found himself on the other side of the border due to “non-statutory relations” in the Armenian army. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |