Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is visiting southern Syunik province on Monday, accompanied by numerous security officers. Since early morning, the locals have blocked number of roads leading to Goris town, protesting against the PM's visit.

After attending the Sisian City Pantheon, Pashinyan enter the local church, lit a candle and approached a clergyman. The latter appeared to snub Pashinyan's offered handshake and instead showed the exit door.