15:17,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 17, ARMENPRESS.  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has lauded his meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Munich as productive.

"Had a productive conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan today on how we can support the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan and ways we can continue to strengthen our bilateral relationship," he posted on X.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

 15:20,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 17, ARMENPRESS. On February 17, in the framework of the working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany in the delegation led by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Defense Minister Suren Papikyan held a meeting with Lithuania's Minister of National Defense Arvydas Anušauskas, the Armenian Defense Ministry reported.

According to the source, the discussion focused on the current state and future prospects of cooperation between both countries. Several agreements were reached to enhance collaboration, particularly within the European Union and NATO frameworks.

Additionally, the ministers addressed various bilateral matters, including regional security issues.

 15:45,

 16:26,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 17, ARMENPRESS.  At the tripartite meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Munich, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed that Germany and Europe are ready to support peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

"Germany and Europe are ready to support the peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan within their capabilities. I have confirmed this during the discussions with both countries. It's good that both sides have agreed to resolve open issues without new violence," Scholz posted on X.

 17:39,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 17, ARMENPRESS.  During the meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev within the framework of the Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on the parties to complete the peace negotiations as soon as possible, the German Government said in a statement.
 
"During the tripartite conversation, Scholz advocated for the swift resolution of the peace negotiations between the two countries. Germany and Europe are ready to support it within their capabilities, including the efforts of European Council President Charles Michel ," the message said.
 
It is noted that the Chancellor highly appreciated  the commitment expressed by both sides on February 17 to resolve disagreements  and open issues exclusively peacefully and without the use of violence.

 17:44,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 17, ARMENPRESS.  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid.

Nikol Pashinyan and Helga Schmid exchanged thoughts on the developments taking place in the South Caucasus. The Prime Minister referred to the principles of the Armenian side in the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the results of today’s negotiations with the President of Azerbaijan, the PM's office said.

The interlocutors emphasized the continuity of steps aimed at ensuring peace and stability.

 17:49,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 17, ARMENPRESS.  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with the President of Iraqi Kurdistan Nechirvan Idris Barzani, the PM's Office said.

The interlocutors emphasized the continuous development of trade and economic cooperation. In that context, the need to expand and deepen business ties was emphasized.

The sides also exchanged views on other topics of regional importance.

 18:39,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 17, ARMENPRESS. Armenia-US engagement remains strong, the countries are committed to closer strategic dialogue, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in a post on X.

“Glad to meet @SecBlinken on the margins of the discussion with Nikol Pashinyan at MSC2024. Armenia-US engagement remains strong & we are committed to further enhance our strategic dialogue,” Mirzoyan said.

 20:23,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 17, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi in the framework of the Munich Security Conference.

The Prime Minister referred to the programs implemented and planned to be implemented in the near future by the Armenian government, including the long-term ones, in the direction of solving the humanitarian problems of the forcibly displaced refugees from Nagorno Karabakh. Nikol Pashinyan presented the main problems and needs of forcibly displaced refugees, the PM's office said.

In this context, the sides exchanged ideas regarding the necessary assistance from the international community, the steps and possibilities of implementing relevant programs.

 20:27,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 17, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, Robert Floyd, within the framework of the Munich Security Conference, the PM's Office said.

The interlocutors discussed issues related to the cooperation between the Armenian government and the organization and its expansion.