Armenia tells Russia in talks that terms of 2020 statement must be implemented – lawmaker

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YEREVAN, JUNE 14, ARMENPRESS. In the negotiations involving Russia, Armenia has been voicing demands for the terms of the statements signed with Russian mediation – especially the 9 November 2020 statement – to be implemented, a senior lawmaker said Wednesday.

“Overall, it’s the same topics,” Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Sargis Khandanyan told reporters when asked about the topics discussed during the latest meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin. “What matters in the talks with Russia’s participation is that we are voicing that the terms of the statements signed with Russian mediation, especially the terms of the 9 November statement, must be implemented. These issues were basically the content,” Khandanyan said.

Asked about the various platforms of talks, the lawmaker said that Armenia has the same position and principles in all platforms. “What matters is for the host, mediating side to be able to ensure the implementation of the agreements,” he said.