Central Asian forecasters dismiss Iran 'acid cloud' rumours
Reports of so-called “acid clouds” moving from Iran towards Central Asia are not supported by scientif...
Armenia–NATO talks were held in Yerevan as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska to discuss cooperation and regional security in the South Caucasus.
According to a statement from the prime minister’s office, the meeting focused on strengthening the Armenia–NATO partnership, alongside broader cooperation on security and stability.
Pashinyan said Armenia attached importance to working with international partners, including NATO, to promote peace and stability in the region, the statement added.
Shekerinska welcomed the ongoing partnership between NATO and Armenia and thanked the prime minister for what she described as a productive exchange.
The talks also addressed recent regional developments following the signing of a joint declaration by Pashinyan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and U.S. President Donald Trump at a trilateral summit in Washington in August.
In this context, the two sides exchanged views on efforts to unblock regional transport links, including the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) and Armenia’s Crossroads of Peace initiative.
Earlier on Thursday, Shekerinska held separate meetings in Yerevan with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, Parliamentary Speaker Alen Simonyan and Defence Minister Suren Papikyan.
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Welcome to our live coverage as the conflict involving Iran enters its 11th day. Tensions in the region remain high as the United States and Iran exchange increasingly sharp warnings over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.
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Reports of so-called “acid clouds” moving from Iran towards Central Asia are not supported by scientific data, national hydrometeorological services in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan say, adding there is no threat to the region.
A senior delegation from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly has been holding meetings with Georgian government officials, opposition leaders and security authorities this week, as international observers attempt to gauge the country’s political climate following last year’s contentious elections.
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The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new programme aimed at developing educational courses and training sessions for young parents.
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