Nikol Pashinyan, Ebrahim Raisi hold phone talk
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi.
The Prime Minister gave details about the provocative and aggressive actions being carried out by the armed forces of Azerbaijan against the sovereign territory of Armenia.
Ebrahim Raisi noted that a new war in the South Caucasus region is unacceptable and Iran is carefully following the developments. The President of Iran emphasized that all conflicts in the region should be resolved peacefully and Iran's position regarding the territorial integrity of states is clear.
The President of Iran recalled the words of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Khamenei, according to which Iran's connection with Armenia should not be endangered, and the communication channels should be under the sovereignty of the states. Ebrahim Raisi stressed that his country is ready to support the establishment of peace in the region, adding that the issue of Armenia's security is important for Iran.
Nikol Pashinyan holds telephone conversation with Charles Michel
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a telephone conversation with the President of the European Council Charles Michel.
The Prime Minister presented in detail the situation created as a result of the aggression of Azerbaijan against the sovereign territory of Armenia.
Charles Michel noted that there is no alternative to peace and stability in the region and expressed readiness to make efforts to prevent further escalation.
PM Pashinyan holds telephone conversation with US Secretary of State
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
The Prime Minister presented details about the aggression launched by Azerbaijan against the sovereign territory of Armenia. Nikol Pashinyan informed that in connection with the ongoing actions, a decision has been made to officially apply to the Russian Federation Council for the implementation of the provisions of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, to the Collective Security Treaty Organization and to the UN Security Council. In this context, Prime Minister Pashinyan expressed hope for an adequate reaction of the international community.
Antony Blinken expressed the deep concern of the American side regarding the created situation and considered the further escalation of the situation inadmissible. He expressed the readiness of the USA to make efforts to stabilize the situation.
Prime Minister Pashinyan holds telephone conversation with Emmanuel Macron
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron.
The Prime Minister of Armenia informed that starting from midnight Azerbaijan started provocative and aggressive military operations against the sovereign territory of Armenia in different directions of the border. Nikol Pashinyan expressed deep concern about the created situation and emphasized the importance of adequate reaction of the international community.
President Macron considered further escalation of tension unacceptable and stressed the need to de-escalate the situation.
Nikol Pashinyan holds phone conversation with Vladimir Putin
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
The Prime Minister provided details about the provocative, aggressive actions by the Azerbaijani armed forces in the direction of the sovereign territory of Armenia starting from midnight, which were accompanied by artillery shelling and fire from large-caliber firearms.
Nikol Pashinyan considered the actions of the Azerbaijani side unacceptable and emphasized the importance of an adequate reaction of the international community.
The interlocutors agreed to keep in operational contact.
September 13, 2022 at 12:46