Armenian Parliament Debates 'Western Azerbaijan' Claim Amid Territorial Controversy

In a session of the Armenian National Assembly, lawmakers debated a claim that no area within Armenia is named "Western Azerbaijan." The discussion highlighted Armenia's foreign‑policy stance, emphasizing the importance of strengthening ties with neighboring states, particularly Russia and Azerbaijan. The Russian ambassador to Pakistan underscored the significance of closer relations among Moscow, Yerevan and Baku. The debate also referenced a Russian freight train carrying wheat to Azerbaijan and mentioned a report of six casualties in Ukraine following Russian strikes.