Worst clashes have broken out between Christian Majority Armenia and Muslim majority Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh - a remnant of Soviet legacy and dating back two decades. India has good ties with both Armenia and Azerbaijan. The temple was once used by Hindu and Zoroastrian communities, probably by visiting merchants from India as a place of worship. Also read At least 16 dead in Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes over disputed regionBut when it comes to Armenia, it backs India on some key fronts. Moving on to Pakistan, and it is the only country in the world that does not recognize Armenia.
Source: dna September 28, 2020 08:45 UTC