US Deputy Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights Uzra Zeyan will visit Tbilisi and Yerevan from July 9 to 17, 2024 to discuss issues of democratic governance and anti-corruption, media and freedom of speech, as well as the inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable groups. This is stated in the statement of the US State Department. "In Georgia, Deputy Secretary of State Zeya will meet with representatives of the government, civil society, media and parliament to highlight the serious US concerns about the Foreign Influence Act and other illiberal laws, as well as the damaging rhetoric of the Georgian government, which calls into question Georgia's Euro-Atlantic trajectory. He will make it clear that the government's undemocratic behavior and misinformation about the United States have damaged our longstanding relationship. Deputy Minister Zeya will also emphasize the unwavering support of the United States for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the commitment of the Georgian people to Euro-Atlantic integration, and Georgia's support throughout the 32-year partnership. In addition, he will re-emphasize the importance of free and fair elections, a vibrant civil society, respect for fundamental freedoms, the protection of members of marginalized groups, and the human rights of all Georgians. "Deputy Secretary of State Zeyan will also visit a non-governmental organization founded and managed by women displaced as a result of the ongoing Russian occupation of Georgia," the message states. According to the US State Department, in Armenia Zeya will meet with high-ranking government officials and representatives of civil society to strengthen the Armenian-American partnership and promote Armenia's democratic achievements in the areas of rule of law, anti-corruption and judicial reforms. He will visit the Armenian Genocide Memorial to pay tribute to the memory of the victims of the 1915 Genocide. and with other international organizations operating in Armenia that provide support to representatives of vulnerable and marginalized groups. In addition, the deputy secretary will visit Haghpat Monastery to promote respect for religious freedom and to support the preservation of culture," the message states.

Former MP of RA Arman Tatoyan referred to the statement of NA Speaker Alen Simonyan to the Church, in which he raised the issue of taxing the Church. "The government is already in the National Assembly openly demonstrating its intentions of persecuting the Armenian National Church, which has the constitutional status of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, using the "opportunity". Starting from the first period of coming to power, the facts of doing this to the Church as an institution are obvious When in 2018 The initiators of the "New Armenia, New Patriarch" movement carried out political actions against the Mother See in the courtyard of St. Anna and St. Catholic Churches. In response to the petitions, the authorities reasoned that this area is of public importance and these actions are legal. Today, it is announced in the Parliament that the gatherings organized by His Excellency Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan in that same place are unacceptable. 2018 the violent invasion of a group of people into the Mother See Holy Etchmiatsin Divanatun with the apparent indulgence of the government. The attack on the Catholicos of All Armenians, the blockade of the car and threats with stones. For security reasons, the removal of the police escort of the car serving the Catholicos of All Armenians. Discrediting assessments of the church and clergy with impermissible vocabulary and insults to dignity and reputation. The "threat to subject the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church to taxation" has already been responded to by the Holy Etchmiadzin Mother See," Tatoyan wrote.

On May 7, RA Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan met with the Committee of Deputy Permanent Representatives of NATO at the NATO headquarters in Brussels. In his speech, the deputy minister noted that about thirty years ago, Armenia's joining the "Partnership for Peace" program of the North Atlantic Alliance was an important basis for the further development of cooperation between Armenia and NATO. Vahan Kostanyan noted that Armenia is ready to deepen the result-oriented cooperation with both the Alliance and its individual member states, in the direction of increasing Armenia's defense and security capabilities, as well as its resilience. Armenia's participation in international peacekeeping missions, including the NATO-led KFOR mission in Kosovo, was also highlighted. Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan presented to NATO partners the security situation and challenges in the South Caucasus, the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including the 1991 Developments in the demarcation process based on the Alma-Ata Declaration. Reference was also made to the normalization of relations with Turkey, a member of the Alliance. In the context of the development of regional economic interdependence, Vahan Kostanyan also presented the "Crossroads of Peace" project developed by the RA government and the opportunities provided by it. Thoughts were also exchanged on international security issues of mutual interest.

During the second reading, the State Duma postponed until March 21 the discussion of the bill, which plans to recognize the driver's licenses of Armenian citizens in Russia, when carrying out business and work activities, reports "RIA Novosti". The document provides for the recognition of national driver's licenses of Armenian citizens in the territory of the Russian Federation when carrying out entrepreneurial and work activities related to driving vehicles, it is stated in the explanatory note of the bill presented by the government. The President of the Chamber Vyacheslav Volodin proposed to invite the representatives of the Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs to discuss the bill, as well as to prepare for the discussion of this issue the representatives of the CIS Committee, which cooperates with colleagues from Armenia. "To discuss this issue within the framework of our communication with the Armenian Parliament... Nothing will happen if we postpone the discussion to next week, on the 21st of the month, what do you think?" Moreover, it will be more correct if we discuss this issue with our colleagues, the deputies of the Armenian parliament," said Volodin. After the discussion with the departments, Volodin suggested to continue the discussion. He added that it is a serious step that emphasizes the level of relations between the countries. "What is the position of the Prime Minister of Armenia?" These are serious decisions, we are opening the market, improving self-realization opportunities for Armenian citizens who, after the adoption of this law, will be able to work in the territory of the Russian Federation, using their national rights," said the spokesperson. Currently, the permit to drive vehicles is valid for citizens of Kyrgyzstan and those countries where the use of the Russian language is confirmed as official.

The PACE Bureau was suggested to organize urgent hearings regarding the situation in Artsakh. NA deputy Vladimir Vardanyan announced this on his Facebook page. "During the session held in Paris, the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe decided to contact the PACE Bureau and propose to organize a discussion of the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh at the PACE 2023. During the October session of the Council of Europe, member states of the Council of Europe should urgently organize joint hearings on the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh in the Monitoring and Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons Committees.

On September 12, the delegation led by RA Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan met with IR Agriculture Minister Abbas Al-Maliki in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. At the beginning of the meeting, both sides emphasized that there is a great potential for development in the Armenian-Iraqi trade and economic relations, which should be fully realized. Then the parties discussed the possibilities of expanding cooperation in the field of agriculture. A separate reference was made to the state support tools used in the agriculture sector of the two countries. The Minister of Agriculture of Iraq proposed to consider the participation of Armenian companies in the international exhibitions and fairs organized in Iraq in order to increase the recognition of Armenian agricultural products in the local market. An agreement was reached to exchange information on the programs operating in the field of agriculture.

The Russian-Armenian-Azerbaijani tripartite meeting of the chief prosecutors was held in Saint Petersburg. This was reported by the press service of the RF Ministry. Today in St. Petersburg, welcoming the foreign guests to the regular meeting in a trilateral format, Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov noted that its holding in the Tauride Palace, where many fateful decisions were made over the past centuries, gives all the opportunities for success. The event was the fifth meeting held in a similar format since 2021. The previous Russian-Armenian-Azerbaijani tripartite meeting took place in December 2022 in Moscow, during which the heads of the prosecutor's offices of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan discussed the prospects of cooperation. Appreciating the mutual willingness to continue the professional dialogue, Igor Krasnov thanked both sides for the constructive approach to establishing further cooperation. "As you know, another meeting of our heads of state took place a month ago. At the meeting, the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia agreed to work out mutually acceptable solutions on a number of topical issues related to the regulation of life support in the border region, Igor Krasnov emphasized. - In this regard, I consider it extremely important that we continue to maintain permanent ties, follow the progress of the implementation of the agreements reached, in order to realize the problems of peace, security and stable economic development of the region, stabilization of Azerbaijani-Armenian relations. The head of the Russian control agency noted that such events are a bright example of a civilized way to solve even the most difficult problems, contribute to the goals of restoring law and order, normalizing the lives of civilians and preventing the emergence of new security threats. "In this regard, I propose to synchronize our actions more, using the full potential of human rights prosecutors, focusing first of all on the interests of citizens," said Igor Krasnov. The Prosecutor General of Russia emphasized. "I personally and all my subordinates, including the military prosecutors stationed in the border zone, will continue to provide the necessary assistance to ensure constructive interaction between the Azerbaijani and Armenian sides. At the same time, I see the prevention of the increase in tension as the main problem. I am sure that with joint efforts we will be able to create safe conditions for the harmonious development of the region and a dignified life for all those who live in it."

The factions of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh, expressing the will and position of the people, demand from the authorities of the Republic of Armenia to adhere to the 1992 resolution of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Armenia. to the decision of July 8 and not to question the right to self-determination of the people of Artsakh. The NA factions of the Republic of Artsakh made a statement about this. In particular, it is stated in the statement: "In a few days, 100 days of Azerbaijan's blockade of the 120,000 population of the Artsakh Republic will pass. Disregarding the decision of the International Court of the Hague regarding the de-encirclement of Artsakh, the leadership of Azerbaijan continues the political course of depopulating Artsakh with the threat and use of force. In its intention to annex the Republic of Artsakh, Azerbaijan does not shy away from anti-human measures and terrorist actions. Natural gas and electricity supply disruptions, intimidation of the civilian population and restrictions on free movement, and recently, on March 5, the shooting of policemen while performing their official duties, prove that talks about direct dialogue are unacceptable under such conditions. At the same time, we are convinced that the Karabakh conflict, as an issue of the international agenda, should be resolved through negotiations with the mediation and guarantees of relevant international structures, in particular, with the involvement of Minsk Group co-chair countries endowed with such authority. The military and political leadership of Azerbaijan misinforms its own public and international institutions with various propaganda tricks, with the aim of creating an illusion of an "era of peace" in the conditions of humanitarian pressures and intimidation against the people of Artsakh. The factions of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh, expressing the will and position of the people, demand from the authorities of the Republic of Armenia to adhere to the 1992 resolution of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Armenia. to the decision of July 8 and not to question the right to self-determination of the people of Artsakh. All factions of the Artsakh Parliament reaffirm their loyalty to the fundamental documents expressing the will of our people and will continue to be guided by the ideas and principles arising from them. "Free Motherland - KMD" faction "United Motherland" faction "Justice" faction "Armenian Revolutionary Federation" faction "Democratic Party of Artsakh" faction March 13, 2023 c. Stepanakert".