Abkhazia–Russia Relations
Abkhazian Cinema Fund head apologises for ‘provocative statements’ to Russian tourists
Aleksander Basariya’s public apology follows the firing of a Tourism Ministry employee for making similar comments in June.
Xandie (Alexandra) Kuenning
After years in academia, Xandie returned to Georgia to join OC Media. Her previous work with non-profits focused on Eurasian affairs, particularly queer and gender rights and green politics. She’s also a fan of foreign cinema, tea, and books (but not spilling tea on books).
Armenia–China Relations
Armenia expresses desire to join Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
The announcement came a week after the foreign minister’s first official visit to China.
Azerbaijan–Uzbekistan Relations
Aliyev and Uzbek President Mirziyoyev meet in Baku
Their meeting took place as part of the second Azerbaijan–Uzbekistan Supreme Interstate Council.
Armenia–Russia Relations
Armenian Parliamentary Speaker Simonyan suggests possible ban of Russian TV broadcasts
The statement came following commentary by Russian propagandists and politicians on the dispute between Pashinyan and the Armenian Church.
Armenia–China Relations
Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan makes first official visit to China
The visit came at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with whom Mirzoyan met in Beijing.
Armenia
Pashinyan’s wife criticises media for reporting that she had gone on a luxury vacation in Turkey
Hakobyan refuted reports claiming she vacationed at a luxury resort in Antalya.
