US House of Representatives demanded release of Armenian captives

The House of Representatives of the US received the correction submitted by Congressmen Tony Cárdenas, Adam Schiff and Brad Sherman, which demands the immediate release of Armenian captives from Azerbaijan and calls on making a report on Baku’s war crimes, including the usage of illegal weapon and white phosphorus on Armenian residents. This change also requires an investigation on the usage of American technologies in Turkish drones. It is mentioned that they were used to target Armenian residents during the 44-day war in 2020. |1lurer.am|

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Nicaragua emphasized the promotion of political dialogue

On September 22, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan, participating in the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua Denis Moncada. During the meeting Minister Mirzoyan underscored the readiness of the Armenian side to develop relations with the Central American states, particularly with Nicaragua. In this regard the formation of the relevant legal framework, as well as the promotion of political dialogue was mutually emphasized. [RA MFA]

The Foreign Ministers of Armenia and France discussed the prospects of the peace process of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

On September 22, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, who is currently in New York to participate in the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian. The sides touched upon the humanitarian issues resulting from the 44-day war and the prospects of the peace process of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Minister Ararat Mirzoyan specifically emphasized the speedy repatriation of Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians held in Azerbaijan. Both sides agreed on the need to resume the peace process of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship. [RA MFA]

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Greece exchanged views regarding a number of urgent issues of the regional and international agenda

On September 22, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan, in the framework of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly, held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Nikos Dendias. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Greece exchanged views regarding a number of urgent issues of the regional and international agenda. Minister Mirzoyan briefed his Greek counterpart on the situation resulting from Azerbaijani-Turkish aggression against Artsakh, underlining the immediate need for repatriation of Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians. Minister Mirzoyan stressed the importance of resuming the peace process of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship. [RA MFA]

The OSCE Minsk Group continues working. Rudenko

The work of the OSCE Minsk Group continues. This was stated by Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Andrey Rudenko today in an interview with TASS news agency. "Contacts are continuing, although they are not so public," the diplomat said. According to the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, the co-chairs plan to hold talks with the heads of the diplomatic departments of Armenia and Azerbaijan in New York in the coming days.

Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the occasion of the Independence Day

The geopolitical dynamics of the region and the existing challenges make the cooperation between our countries more significant, both bilaterally and regionally. I would like to express my readiness to further strengthen this mutually beneficial cooperation. I am glad that I had the opportunity to host you in Georgia. I am convinced that we will have many other opportunities to discuss issues important for our countries. [Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the occasion of the Independence Day]

Alen Simonyan and Andrea Wiktorin emphasized the implementation of the programmes aimed at the activation of the cooperation in the parliamentary format

On September 23, the RA NA President Alen Simonyan received the Head of Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Armenia, the EU Ambassador Andrea Wiktorin. The sides touched upon the present phase of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, documenting that the issue settlement should be under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship. In this context the issues of the regional stability and security were discussed. They referred to the provocative actions being carried out towards the RA sovereign territory by the Azerbaijani armed forces’ units. At the end of the meeting both parties emphasized the implementation of the programmes aimed at the activation of the cooperation in the parliamentary format.

President of Uzbekistan sends congratulatory message to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the occasion of Independence Day

I am convinced that the mutually beneficial cooperation between Uzbekistan and Armenia will continue to consistently develop in accordance with the potential of our countries. [President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the occasion of the Independence Day]

Remains of an Armenian serviceman were found in Varanda

During the search operations in Varanda (Fizuli) region remains of an Armenian serviceman were found and evacuated. [SSES of Artsakh]

The RA NA Speaker is to pay an official visit to the Russia

On September 23, the RA NA President Alen Simonyan received the RF Ambassador to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin. Speaking about the high level of two countries’ relations, the Head of Parliament highlighted the continuous development of the Armenian-Russian inter-parliamentary ties. The sides also discussed agenda items on the RA NA President’s official visit to be paid to the Russian Federation.

Coronavirus update

On September 23 as of 11:00 in Armenia registered:
Confirmed cases in total - 255 648 (+939)
Recovered – 237 855 (+592)
Active cases – 11 396
Total tests – 1 669 977 (+5 823)
Deaths – 5 200 (+19)
Deaths, caused by other reasons – 1197 (+3) [Ministry of Health]