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Armenian Prime Minister’s Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing Due to Weather Conditions

YEREVAN — In a daring turn of events, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing on Saturday due to treacherous weather conditions.

The incident unfolded near Vanadzor, the bustling third-largest city in Armenia and the bustling capital of the Lori province, nestled in the country’s rugged northern mountainous terrain.

Providing a firsthand account of the harrowing experience on his Facebook page, Prime Minister Pashinyan shared, “Due to adverse weather conditions, our helicopter had to make an emergency landing in Vanadzor. We are now continuing our journey by car. Wishing everyone a wonderful day ahead.” Undeterred by the unexpected setback, the Prime Minister and his team swiftly resumed their expedition via land transport.

Reports from various media outlets indicated that Prime Minister Pashinyan was en route to Baganis, a settlement situated on the newly delineated border with Azerbaijan, when the inclement weather conditions necessitated the impromptu landing. — As reported by Agencies