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Russian Foreign Ministry: Pashinyan has once again resorted to verbal balancing act

Thursday, November 5 2026 19:43

ArmInfo. Yerevan retains the option to return to full participation in the CSTO, but no one intends to forcibly retain its partners in the organization. This was stated by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova at a briefing on November 5.

Pashinyan: Diaspora representatives must repatriate so that people perceive the Republic of Armenia as the center of their lives and activities Thursday, November 5 2026 18:34 ArmInfo. On November 5, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the Commissioners for Diaspora Affairs, who arrived in Yerevan to participate in the Third World Armenian Summit. >>>
The head of Armenia`s Ministry of Education, Science and Culture and a Mexican diplomat discussed the prospects of establishing a TUMO center in Mexico. Thursday, November 5 2026 17:28 ArmInfo. During a meeting with Eduardo Villegas Mejias, Ambassador of Mexico to the Republic of Mexico, Zhanna Andreasyan discussed prospects for developing bilateral cooperation. >>>
Kos responded to the introduction of a biometric passport system in Armenia in accordance with EU standards. Thursday, November 5 2026 17:24 ArmInfo. European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy Marta Kos responded to the launch of the EU-standard biometric passport system in Armenia. >>>
Armenia`s Prosecutor General has handed over a suspect in the organization of illegal migration to China. Thursday, November 5 2026 17:21 ArmInfo. Armenian Prosecutor General Anna Vardapetyan has granted the request of the competent Chinese authorities to extradite a wanted individual. >>>
Turkey to announce tender for Ani Bridge reconstruction Thursday, November 5 2026 15:55 ArmInfo. Turkey will announce a tender for the construction of the Ani Bridge. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this during a briefing on November 5, explaining that this decision was made to avoid procedural complications. >>>
Pashinyan will travel to Turkey Thursday, November 5 2026 14:41 ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will travel to Turkey to participate in the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31). He announced this during a briefing on November 5. >>>
The RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs: the process of reconciliation with Azerbaijan is impossible without a full settlement of the prisoner issue Thursday, November 5 2026 13:59 ArmInfo. Issues related to the release of Armenians held in Azerbaijan and the clarification of the fate of missing persons must be considered in the context of strengthening and institutionalizing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This was stated by RA Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Ararat Mirzoyan on November 5 during budget hearings in the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia. >>>
The Honorary Consulate of Armenia opened in Schleswig-Holstein Thursday, November 5 2026 13:46 ArmInfo. Armenian Ambassador to Germany Victor Yengibaryan and Honorary Consul of Armenia in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein Heiko Hecht held the official opening ceremony of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Armenia in Schleswig-Holstein (residence: Hamburg). >>>
The 20th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Justice of the CIS countries will be held in Yerevan on November 10 Thursday, November 5 2026 12:46 ArmInfo. The 20th meeting of the Council of Justice Ministers of the CIS member states will be held in Yerevan on November 10, with 11.1 million drams allocated for its organization. The decision to this effect was made at a government meeting on November 5. >>>
The Armenian Foreign Minister presented the country`s foreign policy priorities for 2027 Thursday, November 5 2026 11:26 ArmInfo. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Armenia will prioritize the development of peace and cooperation around Armenia in 2027. This was announced on November 5 at the hearings of the National Assembly committees on next year's draft state budget by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ararat Mirzoyan. >>>
Democrats won the elections to the House of Representatives and the Senate. Wednesday, November 4 2026 18:39 ArmInfo. Following the U.S. midterm elections on November 3, representatives of the Democratic Party secured control of both chambers of Congress, winning elections even in states and districts that had voted Republican for many years. President Donald Trump congratulated the Democrats on their victory, making it clear that he would not challenge the results of the elections, which proved disastrous for the Republicans. The BBC reports this. >>>
Lawyers: The ECHR`s ruling on Azerbaijan`s liability for the torture and murder of an Armenian soldier has entered into force. Wednesday, November 4 2026 17:47 ArmInfo. The decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) confirming Azerbaijan's responsibility for the torture and murder of an Armenian serviceman has entered into force. Azerbaijan's diplomatic complaints and attempts to refer the case to the Grand Chamber were unsuccessful, according to a statement received by ArmInfo from the legal team handling the case. >>>
Azerbaijan has declared 14 Iranian citizens, including members of the Majlis, personae non gratae. Wednesday, November 4 2026 16:59 ArmInfo. Azerbaijan has declared 14 Iranian citizens personae non gratae and banned them from entering the country, Vesti.az reports. >>>
Yerevan notes the importance of intensifying Armenian-Hungarian relations and deepening parliamentary cooperation Wednesday, November 4 2026 16:56 ArmInfo. Arman Yeghoyan, Head of the Armenia-Hungary Friendship Group of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, and Hayk Farmanyan, member of the group, met on November 4 with the Hungarian Chargé d'Affaires in Armenia, Alexandra Chizmadia, and Consul Petr Tarcsa. >>>
CSTO Secretary General: Russia proposed applying Article 25 of the CSTO Charter to Armenia Wednesday, November 4 2026 16:48 ArmInfo. The CSTO Collective Security Council may consider applying Article 25 of the organization's Charter to Armenia when approving the relevant agenda. CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov told reporters on the sidelines of the IV Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security. >>>
WADA is ready to assist Armenia in establishing licensed anti-doping laboratories Wednesday, November 4 2026 13:44 ArmInfo. During the 19th Conference of the Council of Europe Ministers of Sport, which opened in the Principality of Monaco, RA Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan met with Olivier Nigli, Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and Rafal Piechota, Director of the Office of the Agency's President. >>>
Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council: Europe is drawing Armenia into its orbit Wednesday, November 4 2026 13:12 ArmInfo. Europe intends to exploit Ukraine and Moldova to the end, drawing Armenia into its orbit. This was stated by Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Alexander Venediktov. >>>
Abdul El-Sayed declared his intention to advocate for peace, dignity, security and the right to self-determination of the Armenian people Wednesday, November 4 2026 12:47 ArmInfo. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, who won the Senate election from Michigan, declared his intention to advocate for peace, dignity, security, and the right to self-determination for the Armenian people. His statement was quoted by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). >>>
Aram Hambaryan: Corrupt American politicians will no longer be able to secretly pocket Aliyev`s bribes with impunity. Wednesday, November 4 2026 12:33 ArmInfo. Corrupt American politicians will no longer be able to secretly pocket bribes from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev with impunity, said Aram Hambarian, Executive Director of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). >>>
RPA: The defeat of the incumbent US president`s camp in the midterm elections is more of a historical pattern than an exception Wednesday, November 4 2026 12:24 ArmInfo. The defeat of incumbent US President Donald Trump's political camp in the midterm elections for both houses of Congress is more of a historical pattern than an exception, Republican Party board member Artak Zakarian wrote on his Facebook page. >>>

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