#Azerbaijan
is burning forests of
#Artsakh
using phosphorus # munitions. Apart for the ongoing Human catastrophe we are now witnessing an Environmental catastrophe. With this "humanistic" intentions they dare to claim that they are willing to live side by side with the
#Armenians
The presence of Syrian mercenaries in
#Artsakh
that were recruited, paid, and transported by
#Turkey
has now been confirmed by the
@WashingtonPost
. Turkey must be held accountable for this flagrant violation of international norms
Thank you very much
@SpeakerPelosi
for being such a great friend for Armenia and the Armenian people. Thanks for your role and your leadership in the adoption the historic resolution on the Armenian Genocide.
I was glad to talk to
@SenatorMenendez
earlier today and brief him about Azerbaijan’s recent illegal incursion to Armenia’s sovereign territory in Syunik and other regions. Thanks to Chairman Menendez for his constant support.
The historic moment that made St James 31 A new home for the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to the UK. Thank you very much Minister
@AraratMirzoyan
for making this moment a reality.
Last week two innocent children died in
#Nagorno
-Karabakh as a result of the illegal blockade imposed by Azerbaijan. The tragedy happened while the 3 and 6 years old were looking for their mother. The children were desperately trying yo find their mother who was trying
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Today the new Embassy building of 🇦🇲 was officially handed over to the Government of 🇦🇲. My thanks to former owners of Arundel Group for giving us a book detailing the rich history of this building
I hope that this building, which is located in the historic district of St.James’s
Whichever way this stalemate ends the inhuman blockade of
#NagornoKarabakh
will forever remain a shame for
#Azerbaijan
. In 21st century to keep entire people starving to satisfy one dictator’s unfounded ambitions is a crime not only in legal sense but also in a moral sense.
Today is the 42th day of the
#Azerbaijani
government imposed illegal blockade of
#Nagorno
Karabagh. 42 days of siege, intimidation, lack of basic supplies, deliberate disruptions of gas, electricity and internet. This is how Azerbaijan “bringing peace” between the two peoples.
A
#Turkish
soldier was spotted in pictures accidentally distributed today by the
#Azeri
government in Ganja. This proves the dishonesty of the
#Turkish
govnmt claiming they are not providing support on the ground to
#Azeri
military
#aggressors
.
Today I had the great honour to present my credentials to Her Majesty The Queen
@RoyalFamily
at Buckingham palace. It is a great privilege to serve as Ambassador of 🇦🇲 to 🇬🇧 and I am very motivated to further expand our cooperation and friendship.
Such a fantastic game between national teams of 🇦🇲 and 🏴. Thanks to Armenian team for such an impressive victory. Thanks to the people of Wales for wonderful hospitality. Looking forward to have the Welsh team and fans in Armenia in November.
Many thanks to Congressman
@FrankPallone
for being a great friend of Armenia and Artsakh and for me personally during my tenure as Armenia’s Ambassador to the United States of America
2/2 trying to get some food for them in Martakert because there was no food in their village. The death of these children is the direct consequence of Azerbaijan’s inhuman blockade, which is causing immense suffering. This must be stopped immediately and unconditionally.
With members of All Party parliamentary friendship group for Armenia. Visiting Goris/Syuink region of Armenia to have a better understanding about the security challenges of this strategically important region for Armenia
1st reading of a Bill on recognition of
#ArmenianGenocide
by the
#UK
took place in the UK parliament. I commend efforts of Chair of the APPG for Armenia
@timloughton
who introduced the bill, and looking forward to working closely with him and other MPs for the final recognition
Just had useful conversation with
@RepSpeier
and informed her about Azerbaijan’s armed forces illegall encroachment into sovereign territory of Armenia. Stressed that Azerbaijan’s reckless actions can lead to unpredictable developments . Appreciate Congresswoman Spier’s support
Article II (c) of the Genocide Convention, addresses “Deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction.” This is exactly what is happening right now in Artsakh Nagorno Karabakh
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Evidence continues to mount that
#Turkey
and
#Azerbaijan
planned and coordinated this assault on
#Artsakh
. International powers must take a stronger stance against
#Turkish
and
#Azeri
aggression to stop loss of life
Very positive meeting between National Security Secretary of 🇦🇲Mr. Armen Grigoryan and National Security Advisor to 🇬🇧 PM Sir Tim Barrow. The strategic dialogue launched recently between our countries provides new framework for deepening and expanding our bilateral partnership.
The ongoing illegal blockade of the only lifeline of
#Artaskh
by
#Azerbaijan
is a clear expression hostage taking of the entire people including children. There cannot be justification to those who conduct a deliberate policy of ethnic cleansing and through blockade.
This morning I had a farewell call with Chairman
@SenatorMenendez
. I thanked him for his outstanding support to Armenia and Artsakh during my tenure. His support is crucial for further expansion of Armenian-American relations.
Azerbaijan initiates yet another provocation at the Armenian-Azerbaijani border as a result of which there are new casualties. This is the result of Azerbaijan’s earlier violation of Armenia’s territorial integrity and occupation of Armenia’s sovereign territory.
#Azerbaijan
'i military units opened fire at
#Armenia
'n servicemen who were conducting engineering work in the direction of
#Tegh
community.
Armenian military took countermeasures.
According to preliminary information there are fatalities and injured on the Armenian side.
Lachin Corridor is a life road for the 120 thousand people of Nagorno Karabakh. By blocking the life road for already 12 days Azerbaijan once again unveils to world that it’s sole intention is to continue to terrorize and ethically cleanse Artsakh from Armenians. Never again!
Azerbaijan’s opening of so called "Military trophy park" is a demonstration of ultimate disgrace towards any human values. Even the most perverted human minds could not have invented a museum of death celebration and suffering of another nation in the middle of their capital.
It’s 270 days since Azerbaijan began its blockade of the Lachin Corridor, causing huge hardship to those living in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Here’s my question to the Leader of the House today asking for assurances that the FCO is pulling all the levers it can to end the blockade ⤵️
Today we commemorate the 108th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. On
this day in Armenia and throughout the Armenian diaspora worldwide we
pay tribute to the memory of the innocent victims of the Armenian
Genocide. Over the last two days alongside the UK Armenian community
Happy Birthday dear
@BaronessCoxNews
. Wish you good health and all the best. Thank you for being a such strong advocate for the rights of the people of Artsakh. Even on the day of your birthday you continue to defend the rights of those who suffer from persecution.
#Armenia
’s tech sector increasingly becomes the locomotive of the country’s economy. Good read in the
@Forbes
about 🇦🇲 IT and tech sector perspectives.
Was very glad to have a productive discussion with Congressman
@FrankPallone
on Armenian-American bilateral agenda and the recent developments in our region
I was delighted to be at the historic Trooping the color parade dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth’s Platinum Jubilee of the Ascension to the Throne. Happy Platinum Jubilee to Her Majesty !!!
Great to meet Mayor of Ealing Mr. Ahmed. I am glad that Ealing has the largest Armenian population in greater London area. Looking forward to work with Mayor Ahmed to develop decentralized cooperation with Armenian cities
The inhuman blockade of
#Nagorno
Karabakh is a man made humanitarian disaster aimed at forceful subjugation of entire people through starvation. One should not look for alternative routs for supplies because the corridor is not damaged it is just illegally blocked by
#Azerbaijan
Very positive meeting between
@alensimonyan
and
@PennyMordaunt
. The leaders discussed broad rage of issues on further enhancing 🇦🇲🇬🇧relations following up the launch of the strategic dialogue between the two countries during the recent visit of
@LeoDochertyUK
to 🇦🇲
I was delighted to meet Minister
@LeoDochertyUK
at the
@FCDOGovUK
and to discuss a range of issues currently on Armenia UK agenda. I drew the Minister’s attention on the emergency humanitarian situation in NK as a result of Azerbaijan’s blockade (1/2)
My interview with
@TimesRadio
today on the illegal blockade of Lachin corridor and humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh.Thanks to
@LOS_Fisher
for the invitation to the Times Radio.
Tonight Azerbaijan has launched yet another large scale aggression towards the Republic of Armenia. It was obvious that Azerbaijan was thoroughly preparing this provocation since it’s propaganda machine was accusing Armenia for so called violation of the ceasefire lately.
On September 13, at 00:05, units of the
#Azerbaijani
Armed Forces began to fire intensively at the
#Armenia
'n positions from artillery and large-caliber firearms in the direction of Goris, Sotk and Jermuk.
The Azerbaijani Armed Forces also use
#UAVs
.
Just held a constructive talk with Rep. Barbara Lee
@RepBarbaraLee
, longtime friend of Armenia, Artsakh & Armenian Americans. We spoke about Azerbaijan’s aggression, post-conflict US aid for Artsakh & Armenia, COVID-19’s economic impact & cooperation between our legislatures.
I was delighted to see the head of the Parliamentary friendship group with Armenia in Irish Parliament Patrick Costello today in Dublin during the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. The Khatckar behind us is erected in 2015 in memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide.
I was delighted to participate in concert dedicated to the Centenary of the establishment of St. Sarkis Church in London. This magnificent Church was established by prominent Armenian philanthropist Calouste Gulbenkian in 1923 and is a replica of Haghpat monastery in Armenia.
Was delighted to be received by the Speaker of the House of Commons of the UK Parliament Rt.Hon
@CommonsSpeaker
this morning. I presented to Mr. Speaker my vision of further deepening of Armenia-UK relations as well as the current priorities of Armenia’s foreign policy.
Fantastic concert by Armenian State Symphony Orchestra at
@cadoganhall
dedicated to the 120 anniversary of great Armenian composer Aram Khachaturyan. Thanks to Maestro
@sergeysmbatyan
and the entire orchestra for the successful UK tour under the auspices of the Armenian Embassy
The ongoing severe humanitarian crises in
#Nagorno
Karabakh is a result of
#Azerbaijan
’s illegal blockade of Lachin corridor. The policy of hostage taking and terrorizing the people of Artsakh cannot be tolerated further. The corridor must be opened unconditionally.
It was great to Meet Ms. Rupa Huq, Member of the British Parliament from Ealing and Acton and a great friend of Armenians at the Armenian Festival in London
Nine uses of starvation. Almost all historic uses defined by the authors of this academic article published in 2020 are used by
#Azerbaijani
authorities in our days against the people of
#Nagorno
Karabakh.
Today we pay tribute to the memory of the innocent victims of Sumgait pogroms. These pogroms started a wave of anti Armenian massacres and ethnic cleansings that ultimately eradicated Armenian community in Azerbaijan.1/2
I had a productive call today with
@RepAdamSchiff
. I expressed profound gratitude for his consistent support briefed on Turkish-Azeri aggression and humanitarian crises in Artsakh, and discussed urgent attention and action needed to address Armenian POWs still held by Azerbaijan
Thanks to all the members
@UKParliament
and APPG for Armenia who spoke against the illegal blockade of Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan and called to unconditionally open it.
Today I was glad to meet the mayor of the
@RBKC
and do discuss issues of decentralized cooperation between Armenian local self-government bodies and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
I was delighted to receive a group of inquisitive students from
@KingsCollegeLon
diplomacy society and to present them Armenia’s foreign policy and current security challenges. We had a great Q/A session afterwards.
I was glad to talk to
@SenJackReed
about the situation at the Armenian- Azerbaijani border as a result of Azerbaijan’s illegal intrusion into Armenia’s sovereign territory. Stressed the importance of ongoing US efforts aimed at a prompt solution to this issue.
Քրիստոս Ծնավ և Հայտնեցավ. Ձեզ և մեզ մեծ Ավետիս: On January 6th Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates Feast of the Holy Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas to all our compatriots in the
#UK
and around the world.
I had an important meeting with Chairwoman
@aliciakearns
and the members of Foreign affairs committee of the
@HouseofCommons
. We discussed the emergency humanitarian situation created by Azerbaijan’s illegal blockade of Nagorno Karabakh and the security challenges in the region.
Yesterday one person died in
#Nagorno
-Karabakh from starvation. Earlier two children died as indirect victims of the blockade. No matter how skillfully
#Azerbaijan
tries to conceal the real purpose of this blockade, it will stay forever with Azerbaijani leadership’s conscience.
Deliberate starvation of the Nagorno Karabakh people is meticulously planned operation by Azerbaijani authorities aimed at final ethnic cleansing or genocide of Nagorno Karabakh. Azerbaijan can no longer pretend that the corridor is open. It is zipped for the last 8 months.
It was a great pleasure to attend the graduation ceremony of Kevork Tahta Armenian Community School in London. I Sincerely congratulate the newly graduated students and wish them all the best and new achievements in the next stage wherever they go.
Thank you very much
@DavidAltonHL
for raising the issue of the illegal blockade of Lachin Corridor and for your continued support to the people of Nagorno Karabagh.
I pressed
@GOVUK
Minister
@tariqahmadbt
about continued closure, since December, of Lachin Corridor, the only land link between
#NagornoKarabakh
&
#Armenia
and essential for delivery of food, fuel, medicine & necessities. Highlighted the call of 5
@UN
experts for urgent action.
Today is the 19th day of the illegal blockade of Artsakh imposed by Azerbaijani authoritarian regime. 120 thousand people are taken hostage in a broad daylight and the world does not pay enough attention to this evolving humanitarian catastrophe. It’s Time to wake up !
First introductory meeting between
@NikolPashinyan
and
@RishiSunak
took place during the summit of the European Communities in Chișinău , Moldova. Good news following up the recent strategic dialogue launched between 🇦🇲 and the 🇬🇧 during
@LeoDochertyUK
visit to 🇦🇲
Thanks to Rt Rev and Rt Hon
@RowanWInfo
former Archbishop of Canterbury for raising his voice for justice and humanity. Armenians are facing genocide in Nagorno Karabakh. The world must not sit idly by
Was glad to participate in Armenian Scouts day organized by Homentmen London and see their excellent performance program dedicated to Artsakh. Their support to their brother and sisters in Artsakh is critical especially during the ongoing inhuman blockade by Azerbaijan.
I was very glad to meet UK Minister for Europe and Americas
@morton_wendy
and to discuss a broad range of issues on
#Armenia
-
#UK
agenda. Looking forward to working together to bring our bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level
🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thanks to
@BBCWorld
for bringing the issue of the illegal blockade of Lachin Corridor to the world’s attention. Nagorno Karabakh is not only in food and other vital supplies blockade but also in
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Last night
#Azerbaijan
perpetrated new aggression against
#NK
with the use of combat drones which resulted in death of 4 young lives. The violation of the ceasefire at the time when peace negotiations are taking place between the two Foreign Ministers is a violation of all
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I was glad to meet
@citylordmayor
today and to discuss with him prospects of strengthening cooperation between the City of London and Armenia in financial, trade and economic spheres. Looking forward to continuing our cooperation.
Thanks to the
@UKOSCE
for its targeted statement in response to Minister Ararat Mirzoyan’s speech at the special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council.
It was great pleasure to visit
@britishlibrary
and to see samples of unique Armenian manuscripts from their rich collection. Looking forward to working with the British library on possible joint projects on Armenian cultural heritage.
Congratulations on 30 anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between
#Armenia
and
#UK
!This is a great day for our countries. I look forward to further expansion of our friendship and I am confident that our bonds will be even stronger in the next 30 years
#ArmUK30
I was delighted to meet the Shadow Minister for Europe
@SDoughtyMP
and to discuss with him the humanitarian crisis in NK as a result of Azerbaijan’s illegal blockade of Lachin Corridor. Thanked him for his support and his earlier calls for the immediate deblockade of the corridor
Today marks the 100th day of the illegal blockade of Artsakh by the
Azerbaijani Government, in gross violation of the ceasefire statement of November 9, 2020 as well as the decision of the International Court of justice. (1/8)
Last week I was pleased to talk to longtime friend of the Armenian people, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo. I thanked for her tireless efforts in supporting of Armenia and Artsakh and for her constant efforts aimed at the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
In the light of the above attacks the self Defense forces of Artsakh have the right to use all adequate counter measures at their disposal to defend their people from this outright
#aggression
. 1/3