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Leashed Menendez by Armenian lobbyists puts Washington in awkward position before Baku

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In order to know the current situation in Armenia and Garabagh,
where the separatist forces are still located, it is no longer
necessary to search for the Armenian press. The Senate of the
United States of America has almost become the daily newspaper of
Armenia – giving fresh tiding; whatever the situation is inside,
the same atmosphere exists in the Senate. There is only one issue
that the voices from the Senate are more excited and more
aggressive than those from Yerevan. For example, Senator Robert or
Bob Menendez, a 69-year-old American politician, is so excited
every time he stands in front of the tribune talking about Armenia
that he almost drowns in his own sweat. Bob is so pro-Armenian that
he would almost give the whole world a gift for Armenia. But
Menendez has one thing missing; it’s that he himself can’t
understand anything from what he’s talking about. Indeed, the old
senate has become so emotional that sometimes he either believes
the lies he tells himself, or because he is not aware of it, he
goes out of his conscious for a moment.

Menendez’s commitment to Armenians is as strong as Caroline
Cox’s in the British Parliament. In other words, Armenian blood was
injected into the blood of both fake armenophiles. The only
difference between the two characters is that Menendez is a bit
greedy, that is, avid for money. Bob Menendez also had an
interesting story in 2015 about his corruption issue in the court
just because of his greed. The senator, who is easily lured by
money and bribes, repeatedly poked his nose into an issue he did
not know deeply due to the money invested in his account from the
Armenian diaspora and lobbies. The fact that the senator, who has
never touched a step in Garabagh and has a simple understanding of
the Caucasus, presented false images to the Foreign Relations
Committee just for the sake of his work, is a clear proof of all
that has been said. Although Menendez is a lawyer, he does not know
the secrets of his position. Of course, without knowing the region,
how can making claims from thousands of kilometers away help
lobbyists pouring millions into the pockets of the corruptionists
likes of Menendez? Menendez just wins, because his mission is just
to care about his account but not Armenians even if he vehemently
shouts out of some sanctions. Who cares though? Because even though
he doesn’t know anything about Garabagh, he still knows this
business very well.

Thus, the situation in the United States does not directly
express Washington’s position towards Azerbaijan. On the contrary,
the United States tries to find a way out of such a situation at
many points. First of all, the United States will never want to
lose Azerbaijan, which is one of the most reliable allies of the
West, and cannot directly pressure Azerbaijan even on the most
critical issues related to Armenia. The final situation was
actually a momentary sabotage plan from the armenianized US Senate
aimed at the South Caucasus. Currently, the situation in the US
Senate is complicated. Because Yerevan and the forces working to
feed the separatists have put such a leash on the neck of people
like Menendez that neither the US State Department nor the White
House can speak out.

However, unlike them, Azerbaijan can always say its word.
Because the international laws written by the West are supreme for
Azerbaijan, even if they are worth the bribes they receive. No
matter how hard people like Robert Menendez try to impose tough
sanctions against Azerbaijan and its leadership, in the end,
Azerbaijan gets what it wants. And as it happened… Although the
Aghdam-Khankendi road was blocked by the separatists for a long
time, in the end it was not what they wanted, but what Azerbaijan
wanted.

First, they wanted to create an illusion, ostensibly there was a
starvation and humanitarian crisis in Khankendi. All Armenian and
pro-Armenian media outlets circulated the fabricated pictures and a
term of “genocide”, the one which Menendez tried to fake at the
tribune. Besides, the local residents said on social networks that
the leaders of the separatist gang took away products brought by
the ICRC or the Russian Peacekeepers to aggravate the situation
further. However, it did not work and first, the separatists were
obliged to step back and release extra meat products in Khankendi
on August 20. According to the so-called statement, on September 17
they were obliged to step back a second time against internal
pressure. The regime accepts that it is not always possible to
provide the daily 200 grams of bread available to a citizen under
the coupon system.

In general, there is only one option for separatist and
lobbyists in Garabagh, Yerevan, or the Senate: to take action
according to the demands and conditions of Azerbaijan. In fact, all
these processes could have been resolved a long time ago. It is a
fact that earlier, an agreement on the simultaneous opening of
these was reached on September 1. The separatists expediently
delayed this process.

Despite all their fruitless efforts, Azerbaijan’s principled
position once again prevailed.

Now there is a priority for them – to end the resistance, not to
rely on empty words from the US Senate and, finally, to take steps
for reintegration. Because this is the only way out for the
Armenian minority in Garabagh.


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No document to be signed at Armenia-Azerbaijan summit in Granada

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No document to be signed at Armenia-Azerbaijan summit in Granada
11:10, 17 September 2023

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 17, ARMENPRESS. Armenia and Azerbaijan do not plan to sign any document during the forthcoming meeting within the framework of the European Political Community Summit in Granada on October 5, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said.

“Unfortunately, not,” Pashinyan told reporters when asked whether or not any document is going to be signed during the summit.

“Had there been plans to sign a document it would have meant that we found that document to be in line with Armenia’s balanced interests and are ready to sign it. We’ve said that the peace agenda is our priority and we want to sign a peace treaty with Azerbaijan as soon as possible, for example by yearend, or the beginning of next year. And we are doing everything for that. I’d really like to be able to say that a document is planned to be signed in Granada, but unfortunately not. We hope to intensively continue the negotiations and reach a solution to the issue,” Pashinyan said when asked whether or not Armenia and Azerbaijan plan to sign a document at the summit.

Pashinyan underscored that the deteriorating, critical humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh and the illegal blockade of the Lachin Corridor are negatively impacting the peace process.

Asked whether or not he finds the signing of a peace treaty to be possible by yearend given the current situation, Pashinyan said that he always finds it to be possible , because he has assumed political commitment to sign such a treaty. “And the more this treaty is delayed the worse it is in terms of our political commitment. My job is to do everything to make it possible, based on the reality that it is possible,” Pashinyan said, expressing hope that the situation would change.

The Prime Minister said that the Armenian government continues to work in the direction of achieving the opening of Lachin Corridor, overcoming the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, and starting the Baku-Stepanakert dialogue.


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No document to be signed at Armenia-Azerbaijan summit in Granada

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No document to be signed at Armenia-Azerbaijan summit in Granada
11:10, 17 September 2023

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 17, ARMENPRESS. Armenia and Azerbaijan do not plan to sign any document during the forthcoming meeting within the framework of the European Political Community Summit in Granada on October 5, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said.

“Unfortunately, not,” Pashinyan told reporters when asked whether or not any document is going to be signed during the summit.

“Had there been plans to sign a document it would have meant that we found that document to be in line with Armenia’s balanced interests and are ready to sign it. We’ve said that the peace agenda is our priority and we want to sign a peace treaty with Azerbaijan as soon as possible, for example by yearend, or the beginning of next year. And we are doing everything for that. I’d really like to be able to say that a document is planned to be signed in Granada, but unfortunately not. We hope to intensively continue the negotiations and reach a solution to the issue,” Pashinyan said when asked whether or not Armenia and Azerbaijan plan to sign a document at the summit.

Pashinyan underscored that the deteriorating, critical humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh and the illegal blockade of the Lachin Corridor are negatively impacting the peace process.

Asked whether or not he finds the signing of a peace treaty to be possible by yearend given the current situation, Pashinyan said that he always finds it to be possible , because he has assumed political commitment to sign such a treaty. “And the more this treaty is delayed the worse it is in terms of our political commitment. My job is to do everything to make it possible, based on the reality that it is possible,” Pashinyan said, expressing hope that the situation would change.

The Prime Minister said that the Armenian government continues to work in the direction of achieving the opening of Lachin Corridor, overcoming the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, and starting the Baku-Stepanakert dialogue.


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Turkish president, Georgian prime minister discuss Middle Corridor in New York

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili at the Türkevi Center, or Turkish House, in New York City on Sunday, where they discussed the importance of implementing the Middle Corridor.

Erdogan highlighted the swift operationalization of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway as a key priority, according to the Turkish Presidency.

The Trans-Caspian East-West-Middle Corridor Initiative, also known as “the Middle Corridor,” which begins in Türkiye and passes through the Caucasus region via Georgia and Azerbaijan, crosses the Caspian Sea, traverses Central Asia and reaches China, is one of the most important components of efforts to revive the ancient Silk Road, according to Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During their meeting, Erdogan also thanked Georgia for its support after the major earthquakes in Türkiye in February, said a statement from Türkiye’s Communications Directorate.

Erdogan also stressed the importance of closing schools run by the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) in Georgia and freezing their assets and
congratulated the Georgian administration for the steps taken on this issue, according to the statement.

The two leaders also stressed the importance of increasing the trade volume between Türkiye and Georgia from $3 billion to $5 billion.

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Turkish president, Georgian prime minister discuss Middle Corridor in New York

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili at the Türkevi Center, or Turkish House, in New York City on Sunday, where they discussed the importance of implementing the Middle Corridor.

Erdogan highlighted the swift operationalization of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway as a key priority, according to the Turkish Presidency.

The Trans-Caspian East-West-Middle Corridor Initiative, also known as “the Middle Corridor,” which begins in Türkiye and passes through the Caucasus region via Georgia and Azerbaijan, crosses the Caspian Sea, traverses Central Asia and reaches China, is one of the most important components of efforts to revive the ancient Silk Road, according to Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During their meeting, Erdogan also thanked Georgia for its support after the major earthquakes in Türkiye in February, said a statement from Türkiye’s Communications Directorate.

Erdogan also stressed the importance of closing schools run by the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) in Georgia and freezing their assets and
congratulated the Georgian administration for the steps taken on this issue, according to the statement.

The two leaders also stressed the importance of increasing the trade volume between Türkiye and Georgia from $3 billion to $5 billion.

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Karabakh separatists reach agreement with Azerbaijan on humanitarian supplies delivery

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Armenian separatists in Azerbaijan’s breakaway enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh on Sunday agreed on delivery of humanitarian supplies through the territory controlled by Baku, marking the first step towards de-escalation in the volatile region.

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A view shows an Azerbaijani checkpoint at the entry of the Lachin corridor, the Armenian-populated breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region's only land link with Armenia, on August 30, 2023.
A view shows an Azerbaijani checkpoint at the entry of the Lachin corridor, the Armenian-populated breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region’s only land link with Armenia, on August 30, 2023. © Karen Minasyan, AFP

Armenia has accused Azerbaijan of fuelling a humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh after Baku blocked last year the sole road linking the mountainous region with Armenia, the Lachin corridor policed by Russian peacekeepers.

Azerbaijan has rejected the accusation, arguing Nagorno-Karabakh could receive all the supplies it needed via Azerbaijan.

Baku has said that the separatist authorities had simply refused its proposal to simultaneously reopen both the Lachin corridor and the Aghdam road which connects Nagorno-Karabakh with the rest of Azerbaijan.

On Sunday, the separatist government said it has agreed to allow “simultaneous deliveries of humanitarian cargo” via both routes.

It said that unspecified “mediators are working to organise a meeting with the official representatives of Artsakh (Armenian name of Nagorno-Karabakh) and Azerbaijan in order to alleviate the tense humanitarian and security situation in the republic.”

The foreign ministry in Baku said it was notified by the International Committee of the Red Cross that the separatist authorities “have agreed on parallel supplies of humanitarian cargo as of September 18 (Monday).”

The European Union and United States have called for the reopening of Lachin and Aghdam routes for humanitarian aid as Nagorno-Karabakh experienced shortages of food and medicine.

Read moreHow the Nagorno-Karabakh blockade is driving food scarcity

The months-long crisis as well as Baku’s deployment of troops near Nagorno-Karabakh and along the border with Armenia have sparked fears of a fresh all-out conflict between the arch-foes who have fought two wars for control of the region.

Six weeks of fighting ended in autumn 2020 with a Russian-brokered truce that saw Armenia cede swathes of territory it had controlled since the 1990s.

The two sides have been unable to reach a lasting peace settlement despite mediation efforts by the European Union, United States and Russia.

(AFP)

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Georgia hosts Dutch traveller, photographer in tourism potential promotion

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The Georgian National Tourism Administration hosted a popular Dutch traveller, writer and photographer Chris Schalkx in the country to explore tourist potential and promote Georgia to international visitors through social media, the GNTA said on Friday, Azernews ​reports, citing Agenda.

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A bad mistake in Armenia

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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Gwynner Dyer argues he is fooling himself if he thinks the U.S. or Russia will help Armenia in its current predicament.

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Georgia’s Lasha Talakhadze claims 7th World Weightlifting Champion title

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Georgia’s Weightlifting Olympic Champion, European Champion and
record-breaking athlete Lasha Talakhadze became a seven-time winner
of the World Championship on Sunday, after winning the event in
Saudi Arabia’s capital city of Riyadh, Azernews
reports, citing Agenda.

Talakhadze has claimed three gold medals in the +109 kg weight
category after lifting 220 kg in snatch, 253 kg in clean and jerk,
and 473 kg in total.

The Georgian athlete also became a seven-time European Champion
in April in Yerevan.

Talakhadze was named the 2022 European Weightlifter of the Year,
making him the first Georgian athlete to earn the honour.

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Mediators work on organizing meeting with official Artsakh, Azerbaijan reps

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Work is underway to organize a meeting between official representatives of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, says the message spread by the Artsakh Information Headquarters.

“We also inform you that the mediators are working to organize a meeting with the official representatives of Artsakh and Azerbaijan in order to alleviate the tense humanitarian and security situation in the Republic.”

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