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Original Title: AM-US direct flights discussed \ Russian classes “not mandatory” \ Is մաղարիչ a bribe? \ Anti-corruption verdict \ \ EU visa \ Solar+battery \ Tehran vs Moscow \ Zangezur miner’s water cannons \ Vax rates \ Yerevan’s defibs & parks \ India flight \ Kidnappers found \ and…
14 minutes of Armenia coverage in Transcaucasian Telegraph’s Sep/9/2024 edition.
new evidence shows that residents of provinces are significantly smarter than residents of Yerevan
The measles vaccination rates among 1-year-olds:
97.3% Vayots Dzor (highest)
89.1% Yerevan (lowest)
As for all vaccines:
Generally, immunization rates in Armenia have always been high, however, the comparative analysis of indicators on national vaccination coverage of 2012-2022 across all vaccines in the national vaccination calendar shows a continuous decrease among all target groups
In particular, in 2012 the full vaccination coverage of one-year-old children was at 95% percent, while in 2022 it went down to 90% and then to 91.3% as of January-April 2023
Vice President of the European Commission is in Armenia to discuss visa liberalization
Pashinyan hosted Margaritis Schinas to discuss the development of AM-EU relations.
PASHINYAN: I am glad that there are noticeable movements in our relations. The negotiations on the visa regime liberalization are starting and a decision was made to support Armenia through the European Peace Facility, which we highly appreciate.
Armenia is expanding its agenda with the European Union. After my speech in the European Parliament last year, the discussions intensified in Armenia about the possibility of Armenia becoming a part of the European Union.
This is not a simple issue, but it has become part of the Armenian political agenda, so it is necessary to approach this topic thoroughly. Here it will be important to listen to the observations and advice of our EU partners. //
SCHINAS: The goal is to reach the endpoint as soon as possible, but there is no automation in this process. It will be demanding and will require a significant degree of commitment from the Armenian government, alongside our support.
However, I am confident that, considering the impressive achievements of the Armenian authorities and their determination, we will move forward quickly.
Today, we have initiated this process at the political level, and at the technical level, our teams are working together on very specific issues that need to be resolved.
We are also delighted that Armenia stands as an anchor of stability and sanity in a very turbulent region. The quality and depth of relations between the European Union and Armenia demonstrate that this country is committed to the ideas of peace and stability in the region. //
The interlocutors discussed issues related to the implementation of the agreements reached during the trilateral April 5 meeting in Brussels.
… European Commission about the visit of its VP to Armenia:
EC: The launch of the dialogue on visa liberalization – at the political level with Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan – is a strong signal by the EU and its Member States of their determination to deepen the already solid partnership between the EU and Armenia. The aim of this dialogue is to eventually lift the visa obligation for citizens of Armenia for short term stays in the EU once the Armenian authorities have implemented substantial reforms in key areas such as security of travel documents, border, migration and asylum management, public order and security, and fundamental rights related to the freedom of movement. As the experience with other third countries has shown, this dialogue with Armenia will be a multi-year process that will be undertaken in very close cooperation with EU Member States to monitor reform progress and developments. //
… how long did it take for Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine to liberalize visa with the EU?
Moldova: 4 years
Georgia: 5 years
Ukraine: 9 years
The EU launched the process with Georgia in June 2012, sent the plan of action in February 2013, and kept monitoring the progress until December 2015. In March 2016 the EU decided to liberalize it, and it went into effect in March 2017.
The EU launched the talks with Moldova in June 2010, presented the plan of action in January 2011, and monitored the progress until November 2013. The EU approved the liberalization in November 2013, and it went into effect in April 2014.
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ranking Iranian politicians continue to take shots at Russia and publicly oppose the Russia-Azerbaijan efforts to force Armenia to surrender a Russian-controlled corridor through southern Armenia
Context in Friday telegraph.
Ebrahim Azizi, the head of Iran’s Parliamentary defense committee called a corridor a “red line” for Iran and “against the interests of regional countries” and said “Iran strongly opposes them.”
[Azizi] referred to the misguided thoughts and mentalities behind the formation of the Great Turan project, asserting that Zangezur is a fictitious corridor
“We warn those who pursue such illusions that the consequences of these decisions will be heavy and costly.”
Azizi noted that Iran closely monitors developments in the South Caucasus, as the region plays a significant role in the Eurasian axis.
Ali Nikzad, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian parliament, advised Moscow and Baku to respect state borders in the region: “We do not accept the change of borders. I advise Russia and Azerbaijan to respect the borders.”
Hassan Ghashghavi, a member of Iran’s parliamentary defense committee urged “everyone, including Russia” to respect the direct border between Iran and Armenia.
GHASHGHAVI: The direct border connection with Armenia has a history of several thousand years, and every country, including the Russian government, must respect that. We must all pay attention to preserving the territorial integrity of countries and recognize the international border. //
IRAN’s FOREIGN MINISTRY: Iran supports peace in the South Caucasus and welcomes the unblocking of regional communication routes within the framework of the sovereignty of states. //
Fada-Hossein Maleki, another ranking member of the parliamentary defense committee, called Russia’s efforts to open the “anti-Iran” corridor “paradoxical” and a “stab in the back.”
MALEKI: Iran’s diplomacy will give a strong response to the latest positions of the Russian president. Iran’s national interests are a red line that cannot be crossed by any threat. Russia received a harsh response from Iran for its stance on the 3 Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, and the same will happen regarding the “Zangezur corridor.” //
Meanwhile, in Armenia, former Ambassador-At-Large Edmon Marukyan believes the sharp messaging coming from Iran is directed at Armenia, not Russia, because “Armenia has agreed to open the [East-West route]”. To “prove” his point, Marukyan falsely claimed that Iranian officials did not specify Russia as the target of their messages. Marukyan said Iran did not publicly oppose the November 9 when it was first signed, therefore he uses his Harvard analytical skills to conclude that these latest rebukes are directed at Armenia and not Russia: “I can confidently say that these messages are directed at us - the Republic of Armenia.” Marukyan went on to suggest that Russia will force Armenia to surrender a corridor if Armenia does not give one voluntarily.
Armenia’s NatSec Armen Grigoryan met Iran’s Ambassador and thanked Iran for its support for Armenia’s territorial integrity, adding that “no force can sever the territorial link between Iran and Armenia.”
… Armenia responds to Iran’s harsh stance against the Russia-Azerbaijan corridor
Armenia’s parliament president Alen Simonyan welcomed Iran’s vocal stance against any attempts to violate Armenia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. Simonyan said that after the 2020 war, Russia used the unresolved nature of the Nagorno-Karabakh c…
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