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EU and US make a generous financial pledge to Armenia as they affirm their support for its sovereignty, democracy, territorial integrity, and socio-economic resilience

EU and US make a generous financial pledge to Armenia as they affirm their support for its sovereignty, democracy, territorial integrity, and socio-economic resilience

The European Union and the United States have made a generous financial pledge to Armenia and reaffirmed their support for its sovereignty, democracy, territorial integrity, and socio-economic resilience. President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, EU High Representative/Vice-President, Josep Borrell, Secretary of State of the United States of America, Antony Blinken, USAID Administrator Samantha Power, and Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, met today, April 5, 2024 in Brussels to reaffirm support for Armenia's sovereignty, democracy, territorial integrity, and socio-economic resilience. The statement concluded by saying that "A prosperous, sovereign, and democratic Armenia that develops its own partnerships and freely sets its own course will contribute to regional stability and prosperity."

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The case of Mehman Husseynov puts Azerbaijan on the spot
The case of Mehman Husseynov puts Azerbaijan on the spot

The case of Mehman Husseynov puts Azerbaijan on the spot

The circumstances around the imprisonment of the young blogger highlight problems in Azerbaijan's judicial and law enforcement system and came at an aukward moment when the EU and Azerbaijan are starting to negotiate a new agreement, increasing speculation that some elements within the government may want to derail the process.
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France and Armenia hold high level discussions

France and Armenia hold high level discussions

Welcoming President Serzh Sargsyan to the Elysee Palace, the French President Francois Hollande highlighted his country's role as one of the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk process and said that France will continue to work for a political solution