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EU Council Adopts €10 Million Assistance Measure for Armenian Armed Forces: European Peace Facility’s First- Ever Support
Former ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo Calls on Azerbaijan to Release Armenian Hostages as COP29 Looms
“The genocide committed by Azerbaijan against Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh in 2023 exemplifies the ongoing threat. Through starvation, bombing, and instilling fear, Azerbaijan has pursued a genocidal campaign. President Aliyev’s chilling statement— “If the ethnic Armenians do not leave our lands of their own free will, we will chase them away like dogs, and we are doing that”—reflects this brutal reality. The continuous incarceration of 23 Nagorno-Karabakh people in Baku jails serves as a stark warning to those who might attempt to return,” said Ocampo in an open letter.
Samantha Power Concludes Visit to Armenia
“In talking to Armenians, it is very clear that the focus rights now is on building resilience – building resilience in the food security domain, building resilience when it comes to extreme weather events and climate shocks, and, of course, energy resilience so they are getting their energy from a more diversified pool of suppliers. USAID is really privileged to support efforts in each of these domains,” states Power.
U.S. State Department
U.S. State Department’s 2024 Report Highlights Armenia’s Investment Opportunities and Challenges
- Armenia’s 2023 economic growth reached 8.7%, with strong performance in trade, construction, and ICT services
- Net foreign direct investment inflows exceeded the global average, reaching 2.6% of GDP in 2021 and 5% in 2022.
- The U.S.-Armenia Bilateral Investment Treaty offers protections for U.S. investors.
- The country aims to attract investment with favorable legal and policy conditions, but faces challenges including small market size, geographic isolation, legal system weaknesses, and corruption.
U.S. State Department Official: Armenia’s CSTO Membership No Hindrance to Greater Defense Cooperation with Washington
“We are seeing a deepening of longstanding positive defense and civilian security cooperation between the United States and Armenia,” said U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya
Azerbaijan’s Ethnic Cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh and Genocidal Policy
European Justice Center Warns of Systematic Erasure of Armenian Christian Heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh in New Report
The European Center for Law and Justice (ECLJ) warned of Azerbaijan’s systematic erasure of Armenian Christian heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh in its report.
- Notes that considering Azerbaijan’s history of cultural erasure in Nakhchivan and the destruction of heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh between 2020 and 2023, the concern that Azerbaijan will continue its cultural erasure in Nagorno-Karabakh is well-founded.
- Emphasizes that the international response to Azerbaijan’s destruction of Armenian culture has been strong—but not strong enough. As evidenced by the destruction and revisionism that continues to this day, Azerbaijan has not heeded the international community’s calls to respect Armenia’s cultural heritage.
Swedish MP: West Must Apply Sanctions Against Azerbaijan for any Encroachment on Armenian Territory
Another Nagorno-Karabakh Armenian Sentenced in Sham Azerbaijan Trial
An Azerbaijani court sentenced a resident of Nagorno-Karabakh to 15 years in prison almost one year after he crossed into the Lachin district and was kidnapped by Azerbaijani security forces.
MEP Petras Auštrevičius: Nagorno-Karabakh is a Deep Wound that Cannot be Forgotten
Armenia Highlights Cultural Threats in Nagorno-Karabakh, Seeks UNESCO Support
Armenia’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, presented his credentials to Director-General Audrey Azoulay. He emphasized the need for UNESCO’s active role in protecting Nagorno-Karabakh’s cultural heritage and reaffirmed Armenia’s commitment to UNESCO’s initiatives.
Driven by Fear from Nagorno-Karabakh
Testimonial from Nagorno-Karabakh Ignored by the World
“All I could think about were the times when Azerbaijani soldiers entered Armenian homes during the previous wars and killed defenseless children and families. I realized that we could not wait another minute because we were going to become their next victims. We had to leave. We couldn’t stay on these lands, on our lands, not even for another minute. We had to leave. We left…”
Joint visit of Canadian Ambassador UNHCR to Araks Community, Reinforcing Support for Refugees and Host Communities
Human Rights
UNDP, UNICEF, and UNFPA Launch $2.5 Million ‘ATHENA’ Project in Armenia to Enhance Human Rights and Institutional Capacities
The initiative aims to enhance the Human Rights Defender’s Office and other key institutions while strengthening child rights and addressing issues such as gender equality and justice reform.
Armenia Becomes a Member of Group of Friends of Nelson Mandela Rules
Photos of the week
The Armenian-American military exercises Eagle Partner 2024.
Photo Courtesy of US European Command.
Security
Joint U.S.-Armenia Exercises “Eagle Partner 2024” Begin in Armenia
Armenian Defense Ministry To Have U.S. Adviser
The United States will appoint a resident adviser to Armenia’s Defense Ministry as part of deepening ties between the two nations, a senior U.S. official confirmed in an interview.
EU Parliament Member Marina Kaljurand: Armenia’s Unwavering Commitment to Democratic Reforms Has Strengthened Relations with EU
Marina Kaljurand’s mandate as the head of the delegation for relations with the South Caucasus in the European Parliament is coming to an end. In this regard, the MEP issued a statement.
“I regret the repeated decision of the Azerbaijani leadership to resort to the use of force and the tragic consequences this has had in terms of human and material loss and the forced displacement of the entire population of Nagorno-Karabakh,” states Kaljurand.
EU Body Gives Green Light To Starting Visa Liberalization Talks With Armenia
Ambassador Kvien Visits Syunik Region of Armenia
The Embassy of the US in Armenia held a festive event dedicated to the US Independence Day in Kapan for the first time. U.S. Ambassador Kristina Kvien welcomed the guests of the event and said:
“The people of Armenia deserve to live in peace and prosperity. This special celebration is an excellent opportunity to strengthen our shared democratic values and close ties between our peoples.”
Meeting Between Armenia’s PM and US Deputy Secretary of State Discussed Peace Process Between Armenia and Azerbaijan
EUMA Hosted Netherlands Delegation
Economy
USAID and Armenian Ministry Sign Memorandum with CNFA for Housing Program for Nagorno-Karabakh Forcibly Displaced Persons
In order to effectively implement the housing program for people forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, a memorandum was signed between the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the CNFA company implementing the “Economic Foundations for Resilient Armenia” program of the USAID, according to the RA Ministry of Labor and Social affairs.
USAID to Provide $2.4 Million to Armenia for Development of Citizen Data Protection
Armenia to be Next Country to Host ACE Program
USAID Provides $5 Million to Expand Amazon Web Service and Armenian Government Collaboration
Germany to Provide Armenia with a €26.2 Million Grant for Biodiversity Protection
RA Deputy Prime Minister and U.S. Ambassador Kristina Kvien Discuss Bilateral Relations, USAID Projects, and Regional Developments
opinion
Azerbaijan Ethnically Cleansed Armenians. It Should Pay a Price
By Thomas Becker
Unfortunately, however, the international community continues to whitewash Aliyev’s crimes. In the same year that Azerbaijan was designated one of the most repressive places on the planet and Nagorno-Karabakh, following Azerbaijan’s takeover, the least free place in the entire world, Azerbaijan was chosen to host the annual global climate conference, COP29, this autumn. This is a disgrace.
The United States Must Support France Against Azerbaijan
By Michael Rubin
If diplomacy is back and the adults really are back in charge in Washington, there can only be one response: The United States must treat Azerbaijan as a pariah and rogue regime. Aliyev’s words combined with the violence in New Caledonia should be enough to begin discussing Azerbaijan’s designation as a state sponsor of terror.
Reflections From a Forgotten Ethnic Cleansing
By Siranush Sargsyan
“No one man can terrorize a whole nation unless we are all his accomplices.”
By staying silent, we are all allowing Artsakh to be erased.
Standing with Armenian Christians a Moral, Spiritual Mandate
By Dr. Alveda C. King
The world is rife with religious persecution, and Armenian Christians are among those being targeted. For people of faith in the United States, the moral imperative to support our Armenian brothers and sisters can’t be overstated.
